Link 60K AIR LINK User manual

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60K AIR LINK®
TANDEM DRIVE SUSPENSION

AIR LINK 60k Suspension –Installation Manual Rev.00 (11/20/2019)
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Link Suspensions of Canada
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Table of Contents:
SECTION 1: COMPONENT TERMINOLOGY ................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 6
Description.................................................................................................................................. 6
Safety Notice............................................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................. 7
Assemble the Axle to the Walking Beams (2-1/2ӯ Adapter Bushing)...................................... 7
Required Components ............................................................................................................ 7
Required Tools ........................................................................................................................ 8
Procedure................................................................................................................................ 8
Assemble the Axle to the Walking Beams (3ӯ Adapter Bushing)........................................... 12
Required Components .......................................................................................................... 12
Required Tools ...................................................................................................................... 12
Procedure.............................................................................................................................. 13
Install Frame Mounted Components........................................................................................ 17
Required Components .......................................................................................................... 17
Required Tools ...................................................................................................................... 17
Procedure.............................................................................................................................. 18
Install the Trailing Arm.............................................................................................................. 20
Required Components .......................................................................................................... 20
Required Tools ...................................................................................................................... 20
Procedure.............................................................................................................................. 20
Install Air Spring........................................................................................................................ 23
Required Components .......................................................................................................... 23
Required Tools ...................................................................................................................... 23
Procedure.............................................................................................................................. 24
Install the Shock........................................................................................................................ 27
Required Components .......................................................................................................... 27
Required Tools ...................................................................................................................... 27
Procedure.............................................................................................................................. 28
Install Restraint Strap................................................................................................................ 30

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Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 30
Required Components.......................................................................................................... 30
Required Tools ...................................................................................................................... 30
Procedure.............................................................................................................................. 31
Install the Height Control Valve Linkage Rod ........................................................................... 32
Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 32
Required Components (Height Control Valve) ..................................................................... 32
Required Tools ...................................................................................................................... 32
Procedure (Height Control Valve Installation)...................................................................... 33
Required Components (Pin Connection) .............................................................................. 33
Procedure (Pin Connection).................................................................................................. 34
Required Components (Bolt Connection)............................................................................. 36
Procedure (Bolt Connection) ................................................................................................ 36
Install the Walking Beam/Axle Assembly to the Trailing Arms ................................................ 39
Required Tools ...................................................................................................................... 39
Install Control Rod Components............................................................................................... 41
Plumbing the Air System........................................................................................................... 43
SECTION 4: SUSPENSION FINAL SETUP...................................................................................... 44
APPENDIX A: TORQUE SUMMARY TABLE ..................................................................................... 45
APPENDIX B:.................................................................................................................................. 46
APPENDIX C:.................................................................................................................................. 47

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SECTION 1: COMPONENT TERMINOLOGY