Rite-Ride 4107 - Manual (Page 3)

C
OIL
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ITE
I
NSTALLATION
P
ROCEDURE
FIGURE "D"
FIGURE "E"
FIGURE "F"
NOTE: C
HECK AIR PRESSURE ON A MONTHLY BASIS
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S
TEP
4
A
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REPARE THE VEHICLE FOR INSTALLATION
(Camaro, Firebird, Monza, Skyhawk, Starfire, Astre, Sunbird,
and Vega)
N
OTE
1:
Remove the coil spring and spring insulator from the
vehicle. Insert the air spring into the coil spring with the
push-to-connect air fitting at the bottom of the coil spring
see Figure "E" & "F".
N OTE 2:
The vehicles in this section do not have a hole in the
lower spring seat. Locate the center of the lower spring
seat and mark with a center punch. Drill a 3/8" hole
through the center of the lower spring seat.
N OTE 3:
On the 1975 and newer Vega, Monza, Starfire,
Skyhawk, and Sunbird the upper jounce bumper cone
will need to be removed. The air spring will take the
place of the jounce bumper cone.
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TEP
4
B
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E
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INSTALL THE ASSEMBLY
Re-install the upper spring insulator on the top of the
coil spring. Index it so that the notch fits on the end of
the coil spring. Re-install the coil spring and the air
spring assembly into the vehicle's spring seats, ensuring
that the end of the coil spring is indexed properly into the
notch in the spring seat.
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TEP
4
C
- I
NSTALL THE SUPPORTS
Push the air spring to the top of the coil spring and
insert the protector on the bottom of the air spring (air
fitting end) see Figure "F".
R EPEAT STEP 4 FOR THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE
S
TEP
5 - R
E
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ATTACH THE SHOCK ABSORBERS
Attach the shock absorbers if removed earlier in the
installation.
S
TEP
6 - R
OUTE THE AIR LINE
Cut the air line tubing into two equal lengths, making
sure the tubing is cut as squarely as possible (a "saw" cut
with a sharp knife is preferred). Select a location for the
inflation valves in a protected area, such as: on the
bumper or body (Note: The inflation valve will be
installed in step 7).
Insert the air line tubing into the push-to-connect
fitting on the air spring as far as possible. Route the air line
AIR
INLET
UPPER SPRING SEAT