Bilstein E4-WM5-Y722A00 User guide

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTION
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IMPORTANT! READ THIS FIRST!
Installation of shock absorbers or other suspension components requires special tools and expert
knowledge. Accordingly, installation of all BILSTEIN products must be performed by a professional
automotive suspension technician.
When replacing other brands, BILSTEIN shock absorbers or other suspension components should
always be installed as a set. All BILSTEIN products must only be used for the specific, intended
application as indicated in the application guide. Any use of any BILSTEIN product other than for its
intended use may result in serious bodily injury or death.
Always use a chassis hoist for the installation of BILSTEIN products and make certain that the raised
vehicle is securely attached to the hoist and/or supported to prevent the vehicle from slipping, falling, or
moving during the installation process.
If you install any BILSTEIN product without the necessary special tools, expertise, and chassis
hoist, you may subject yourself to the risk of serious bodily injury or death.
BILSTEIN shock absorbers are gas-filled and are highly pressurized.
•Never place any BILSTEIN shock absorbers in a vise or use a clamp on any BILSTEIN shock
absorber.
•Never apply heat near any BILSTEIN shock absorber.
•Never attempt to open or repair any BILSTEIN product, in order to prevent serious bodily injury or
death.
Any attempt to misuse, misapply, modify, or tamper with any BILSTEIN suspension product voids any warranty
and may result in serious bodily injury or death.
While installing any BILSTEIN product:
•Do not use impact tools for loosening or tightening fasteners, because this may destroy the screw
threads.
•Self-locking fasteners must only be used once!
•Reuse original equipment components only if they are in good condition, otherwise replace them with
new components.
•Never remove the slight film of oil on the shock absorber piston rod and seal.
•All mounting fasteners for shock absorbers and other suspension components must be securely
tightened before tension is placed on the suspension system, unless otherwise specified in the
manufacturer’s service manual or in this instruction.
After installing any BILSTEIN product:
•The suspension caster and camber must be checked and/or adjusted to comply with the vehicle
manufacturer’s specifications.
•The (load dependent) brake compensator and the anti-lock brake system must be checked and/or
reset to comply with the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
•The headlight aim must be checked and adjusted.
CAUTION for COILOVER TYPE SUSPENSIONS!!!
If disassembling a coilover type suspension, refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s service manual for
proper procedures. The coil spring is preloaded and must be compressed with a spring compressor to
release load before the upper mount is disassembled. Failure to follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
procedures may cause serious injury or death, and may damage the vehicle.
IMPORTANT!!!
This BILSTEIN product may or may not be compatible with non-BILSTEIN aftermarket products and/or
vehicle modifications. It is the responsibility of the professional automotive suspension technician
performing the installation to identify any non-OEM components and/or modifications on the vehicle
that may interact with the suspension system. These must be evaluated for any potential physical
static or dynamic interference with and/or effect on the function of this BILSTEIN product.

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IMPORTANT:
PLACE CIRCLIP IN APPROPRIATE GROOVE TO ADJUST RIDE HEIGHT.
Use appropriate tools to move the circlip. Ensure that the circlip is fully seated in the groove after moving it (you should be able to
rotate it manually in the groove). Install the spring seat in the direction shown only. The circlip must fit completely in the groove
inside the spring seat (DETAIL A). Improper installation will cause permanent damage to the shock!
circlip location #5
circlip location #3
circlip location #1
circlip location #2
circlip location #4
CIRCLIP
Spring Seat
DETAIL A
circlip location #6

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** Ride heights indicated are typical. Actual ride height is influenced by which factory suspension the vehicle is
equipped with and its condition; optional equipment and accessories on your vehicle, and other vehicle modifications
such as replacement coil springs, wheel and tire combinations, etc.
Modifying/lifting the suspension to your vehicle may raise its center of gravity and may make it more susceptible to
loss of control and/or rollover, which may result in death or serious injury. We strongly recommend that you offset the
loss of rollover resistance as much as possible by increasing tire track width, and that you equip the vehicle with a
functional roll bar and cage system.
Wear seat belts and shoulder harnesses at all times, and avoid situations where a side rollover may occur.
B8 6100 Typical Lift Heights with OEM Springs**
Circlip
Location
With Sasquatch
package
Badlands trim
level
4 Door
2 Door
4 Door
2 Door
#6
2.3”
1.7”
2.6”
2.0”
#5
2.0”
1.4”
2.3”
1.7”
#4
1.7”
1.1”
2.0”
1.4”
#3
1.3”
0.8”
1.6”
1.1”
#2
1.0”
0.5”
1.3”
0.8”
#1
0.7”
0.2”
1.0”
0.5”
B8 6112 Typical Lift Heights with Bilstein Springs**
Circlip
Location
With Sasquatch
package
Badlands trim
level
#6
2.5”
2.8”
#5
2.2”
2.5”
#4
1.8”
2.1”
#3
1.5”
1.8”
#2
1.1”
1.4”
#1
0.8”
1.1”

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Instructions for disassembly of OE shock absorber module:
A. Remove the existing shock and spring unit from the vehicle following all procedures in the
vehicle manufacturer’s service manual.
B. Note the clocking of the lower T bar mount relative to the studs and pin on the upper mount as
shown in Figure 1 (important for reassembly).
C. Using an appropriate spring compressor, compress the spring until it can be rotated freely by
hand. Then, disassemble the shock and spring unit.
Instructions for assembly of Bilstein B8 6100/6112 Series shock absorber module:
D. Install the supplied spring seat followed by the supplied spring seat isolator onto the new Bilstein
shock body as shown. Orient the spring seat and spring seat isolator in the direction shown only.
Ensure that the groove inside the spring seat fits over the circlip on the shock body [see page 2
(DETAIL A)]. Improper installation will cause permanent damage to the shock.
E. Discard the OEM dust boot as it is not compatible with the Bilstein B8 6100/6112 shock
absorber.
Figure 1: OEM T Bar/spring clocking
T bar mount
orientation
relative to
the upper
mount studs
Note
orientation of
the T bar
mount
relative to
the pin

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F. Using an appropriate spring compressor, compress the appropriate spring and assemble it with
the new Bilstein shock. For 6100s, use the OEM coil spring. For 6112s, use the Bilstein
supplied coil spring. Ensure that the coil spring is installed in the direction shown only. Refer to
Figure 1.
G. Install the OEM jounce bumper followed by the OEM top hat assembly (which includes the OEM
top mount plate and OEM top mount spring isolator) over the threaded stem on the new Bilstein
shock and on top of the spring. Refer to Figure 4.
NOTE: DO NOT use the OEM rod collar on the new Bilstein 6100/6112 shock, refer to
Figure 2.
H. Rotate the coil spring until the end of the top coil is seated into the OEM top mount spring
isolator as shown in Figure 3.
I. Rotate the shock so the lower T bar mount is aligned with the upper mount studs as noted in
step B and shown in Figure 1.
J. Install the provided new flange lock nut and tighten to 45 Nm (34 lb/ft).
****DO NOT USE AN IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN THE LOCK NUT! ****
K. Release the spring compressor while ensuring that the end of the top coil remains seated in the
OEM top hat assembly.
L. Install the assembly on to the vehicle and tighten all fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s
specifications- with exception to the lower T bar bolts. Install the supplied lower T bar bolts down
through the T bar and control arm. Then install the Bilstein supplied flange lock nuts on to the
supplied T-Bar bolts and tighten the supplied flange lock nuts to 90 Nm (66 lb/ft). Do not re-use
the original lock nuts or T bar bolts. This completes the installation.
M. Check wheel alignment. If necessary, adjust to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
Figure 3: Coil spring clocking
Coil spring
end seated
against OEM
top hat
OEM rod collar
Figure 2

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Supplied flange
lock nut
OEM top hat
assembly
OEM jounce bumper
Coil Spring
(NOTE: For 6100s,
use the OEM coil
spring. For 6112s, use
the Bilstein supplied
coil spring.)
Figure 4
Supplied Bilstein
Spring Seat Isolator
Supplied Bilstein
Spring Seat
Supplied flange
lock nuts
Supplied T Bar bolts