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III. InstallingtheAirLine
1. Choose a convenient location for mounting the inflation valves.
Popular locations for the inflation valve are in the wheel well
flanges, in the stowage area, under the body flange.
NOTE: What ever the chosen location is, make sure there is
enough clearance around the inflation valves for an air chuck.
2. Drill a 5/16" hole to install the inflation valves.
3. Cut the air line assembly (AA) in two equal lengths.
CAUTION: When cutting or trimming the air line, use a hose
cutter, a razor blade, or a sharp knife. A clean, square cut will
ensure against leaks. Do not use wire cutters or scissors to cut
the air line. These tools may flatten or crimp the air line, which
causes leakage around the O-ring seal inside the elbow fitting.
4. Place a 5/16" nut (GG) and a star washer (FF) on the air valve.
Leave enough of the valve in front of the nut to extend through
the hole and have room for the rubber washer (EE), flat washer
(DD), and 5/16" nut (GG) and cap (CC). There should be
approximately1/2"ofthe valve exposedafterinstallation to easily
apply a pressure gauge or an air chuck (Figure 8).
5. Pushtheinflationvalvethroughtheholeandusetherubberwasher
(EE), flat washer (DD), and another 5/16" nut (GG) to secure it in
place. Tightenthe nutsto secure the assemblyinplace (Figure 8).
6. Route the air line along the frame to the air fitting on the air
spring. Keep at least 6" of clearance between the air line and
heat sources, such as the exhaust pipes, muffler, or catalytic
converter. Avoid sharp bends and edges. Use the plastic tie
straps (BB) to secure the air line to fixed, non-moving points
along the chassis. Be sure that the tie straps are tight, but do
not pinch the air line. Where there are no holes to secure straps
to, use the hose clips (HH) and the self tapping screw (II) to
secure air line to frame (Figure 9). Leave at least 2" of slack to
allow for any movement that might pull on the air line.
7. On the exhaust side only, place the provided thermal sleeve (M)
on the air line near the exhaust.
8. Cut off air line, leaving approximately 12" of extra air line. A
cleansquare cut willensure against leaks. Insertthe air lineinto
the push-to-connect air fitting. Simply push the air line into the
90° swivel fitting until it bottoms out (9/16" of air line should be in
the fitting).
Figure10
Tab Clamp
Flange
Space
Clamp
Tab
Space
Figure9
AA II
HH
Figure8
Air Line to
Bellows
FF
Vehicle body
or bumper
GG
GG
EE
DD
CC
IV.InstallingtheHeatShield
1. Bend tabs to provide a 1/2" dead air space between exhaust pipe and heat shield (Figure 10).
2. Attach the heat shield (L) to the exhaust pipe using the provided clamps (N). Bend the heat shield for maximum
clearance to the air spring (Figure 10).
