Air Lift RideControl 59569 User manual

For maximum effectiveness and safety,
pleasereadtheseinstructionscompletely
before proceeding with installation.
Failure to read these instructions can result in an
incorrect installation.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Kit 59569
Ford Transit Connect
rear application
RideCONTROL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Introduction ...................................2
Important Safety Notice .............................................
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Installation Diagram ............................ 3
Hardware List .....................................................3
Tools List.........................................................3
Assembling the Air Spring Assembly .............. 4
Installing the RideControl System................. 6
Getting Started ....................................................
Installing the Air Lines ...............................................8
Checking for Leaks .................................................
Fixing Leaks ......................................................
Before Operating............................... 11
Installation Checklist ................................................
Post-installation checklist ............................................
Product Use, Maintenance and Servicing........... 11
Minimum Air Pressure and Maximum Air Pressure.........................
Maintenance Guidelines .............................................
Troubleshooting Guide ..............................................
Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................
Tuning the Air Pressure..............................................
Guidelines for Adding Air.............................................
Warranty and Returns Policy ..................... 14
Replacement Parts and Returns .................. 15
Replacement Information ........................ 15
Contact Information ............................ 16

MN-745
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Introduction
The purpose of this publication is to assist with the installation, maintenance and
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are designed and manufactured like a tire. The air springs have layers of rubber and cords
that control the bag’s growth and funnel it into one direction. The bags do not require a coil
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
Itisimportant toreadandunderstand theentireinstallationguide beforebeginninginstallation
orperforminganymaintenance,serviceorrepair.The information here includes a hardware
list, tool list, step-by-step installation information, maintenance guidelines and operating
tips.
Air Lift Company reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its products and
publications at any time. For the latest version of this manual, contact Air Lift Company at
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

of the vehicle. Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual and do not exceed the maximum load
listed for your vehicle.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: The maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle
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
Payload: Thecombined,maximumallowableweightofcargoandpassengersthatthetruck
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NOTATION EXPLANATION
           

orpossibleimproperinstallationwhichmayrender the vehicle unsafe. Notesareusedtohelp
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        
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Indicates a procedure, practice or hint which is important to highlight.
DANGER
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WARNING
CAUTION
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Installation Diagram
TOOLS LIST
Description..............................................Qty
Hoist or Floor Jack and Jack Stands
Safety Stands.......................................................
Safety Glasses ..................................................... 
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Drill ....................................................................... 
............. 
...................... 
............................ 
Air Compressor or Compressed Air source.......... 
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Item Part # Description ............................... Qty
   .....................................
   .....................................
C 58484 Air Spring............................................
    .............
    ...................................
   .....................
   ...........................................
    ..................................................
   .....4
    .................................4
   ...................................4
   ..............................
    ...............................................
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HARDWARE LIST
Missing or damaged parts? Call Air Lift customer
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STOP!
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half turns. Do not over tighten.
 

The at part of the nut will be facing the bracket.
 

 

Assembling the Air Spring Assembly
NOTE
g. 2




g. 3
Flat head

Air


NOTE: use the center hole
for mounting to the spring
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5. The air spring assembly will be installed forward of the axle and there will be a left and
a right hand unit when installed, the holes in the upper bracket will be facing inboard



g. 4
Holes Inboard
Driver Side

point to the rear of the vehicle
Passenger Side
g. 5

parallel to each other
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GETTING STARTED
 


 



so it is perpendicular to both upper and lower brackets. Mark the frame in the area that
the upper bracket makes contact with the frame and remove both assemblies. This is


I use an air chisel with light pressure to remove the material.
3. Set the assemblies back in place forward of the axle with the holes in the upper bracket
pointing inboard.
 

Offset the lower bracket to the inside of the vehicle on the leaf spring before tightening
hardware. Torque to 16ftlbs and repeat for the opposite side.
5. With the lower bracket attached to the leaf spring, align the upper bracket on the frame

the bracket centered on the frame, between the outside and inside while positioning.
It may be helpful to have slight pressure in the air spring for aligning and attaching the upper
bracket to the frame. Cut the air line (L) in two equal lengths (see hose attaching instructions)
and insert the air line into the air spring ttings. Inate the springs to 5psi (or less).
 

Installing the RideControl System
g. 6

that will need to be removed so

to the frame
Scrapper
removing
bead
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
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
if you do not have an angle

start the self-tapping screw
straight when tightening it.
The frame above the forward
holes have a double wall to
them and you will have to
drillthroughbothtoattachthe
upper bracket with the self-

NOTE:



bracketmustbeoverthe

  
bracket inboard on
the leaf spring
g. 7
g. 8
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INSTALLING THE AIR LINES
 

 
b. The license plate recess in bumper
 
d. Through the license plate
Whatever the chosen location, make sure there is enough clearance around the ination
valves for an air chuck.
 
3. Cut the air line assembly in two equal lengths.
NOTE
Unless you have an angle drill, you will be drilling the holes on an angle because of the
leaf spring interference. This will be ok and should not be a problem with attaching the self
tapping screws provided. Also, the forward holes have a double wall, be sure to drill all the
way through both in order for the self tapping screw to tighten correctly.
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NOTE
g. 9
Mounting screws snug,
do not over tighten
Good Cut Poor Cut g. 10
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