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    <partNumber>P-3242</partNumber>
    <partName>Arnott Air Suspension Compressor</partName>
    <partFit>Various GM Models</partFit>
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<section>
    <headline_large_left>Air Suspension Compressor Removal</headline_large_left>
 </section>
  
<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			1
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Set the steering to straight ahead. 
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			2
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Raise the vehicle. 
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			3
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Locate and remove the left rear tire. (Figure 1)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			4
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Locate and remove the spare tire. (Figure 2)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			5
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Locate and remove the air line hose from the left rear air shock. (Figure 3)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			6
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Locate and remove the electrical connector from the left rear air shock. (Figure 4)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			7
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Locate and disconnect the electrical connector from the top of the compressor. (Figure 5)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			8
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Locate and disconnect the air hose from the compressor. (Figures 6, 7)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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  </section>
	
<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			9
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Locate and loosen the mounting nut from inside the frame rail. (Figure 8)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			10
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Locate and loosen the mounting nuts on the outside of the frame rail. (Figure 9)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			11
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Slide the air compressor rearward to clear the frame slots. (Figures 10, 11)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

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<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			12
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Remove the air intake box from the vehicle. It is located behind the fuel filler door. (Figure 12)
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
  
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<section>
    <headline_large_left>Air Suspension Compressor Installation</headline_large_left>
 </section>
  
<section>
    <warning>
    	Tighten all nuts and bolts to the manufacturer’s specifications during the installation process.
    </warning>
  </section>
	
<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			1
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Installation is in reverse order of the air suspension compressor removal.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>

  <section>
  	<note>
  		Use the provided adaptor wire harness for chassis/model GMT-800 / 2000-2006. (Figure 13)
	</note>
  </section>
	
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<section>
	<headline_large_warn>WARNING</headline_large_warn>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<headline_large>Cracked air springs must be changed to validate the warranty on the compressor</headline_large>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<headline_medium>Please read additional warranty information on the back of your invoice</headline_medium>
</section>
	
	<section>    
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  </section>
	
	<section>
	<headline_large>Proper procedure for assessing your air spring’s condition</headline_large>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			1
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Turn off air suspension switch if equipped.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			2
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Refer to owner’s manual for proper lifting techniques and jacking points. 
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			3
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Raise the vehicle.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
	<section>
	<steps>
		<stepNum>
			4
		</stepNum>
		<text>
			Inspect air springs for any type of cracks or excessive wear. Cracks in air springs are evident if they are leaking. This will cause the compressor to overheat from continuous operation.
		</text>
	</steps>
</section>
	
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  	<partNumber>P-3242</partNumber>
  	<revision>REV 01</revision>
  	<date>January 14, 2026</date>
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