Rite-Ride 4179 - Manual (Page 2)

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VERLOAD BUMPERS
The factory overload bumpers inside the coil springs must
be removed to provide clearance for the installed air spring.
Remove the overload bumper by removing the flanged hex bolt
securing it to the vehicle's body see Figure "A". Do not discard
the overload bumper hex bolt. It will be used to install the support
in Step 4.
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NSTALL THE SUPPORTS
Install the provided support in place of the factory overload
bumper. This will prevent the metal bumper mount from
damaging the air spring. Install the support using the original
overload bumper bolt so that the bolt head is recessed into the
support see Figure "C".
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REPARE THE AIR SPRINGS
Cut a section of air line tubing 3 inches in length and insert
into the push-to-connect air inlet on the air spring (a "saw" cut
with a sharp knife is preferred). Exhaust the air from the air
spring by rolling it up toward the air inlet. After the air is
exhausted, install the plug into the tubing in the air spring see
Figure "D".
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NSTALL THE AIR SPRINGS
With the push-to-connect air fitting towards the bottom,
slide the air spring into the coil spring and center it vertically in
the coil spring. Remove the plug and tubing installed in the
push-to-connect air fitting. Push the collar on the fitting towards
the air spring and pull out the tube. Allow the air spring to return
to its normal shape.
Cut the remaining air line tubing into two equal lengths (a
"saw" cut with a sharp knife is preferred). Insert the tubing into
the push-to-connect fitting on the air spring as far as possible.
Install the lower spring seat on the coil spring so that the air line
runs through the center of the spring seat see Figure "E". Place
the coil spring and lower spring seat on the lower control arm.
Carefully pull the air line through the hole drilled in the lower
control arm, being careful not to kink the tubing. Next, install the
upper spring seat on top of the coil spring. Ensure that the upper
and lower spring seats are seated properly on the coil spring.
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LEASE TAKE ALL NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN INSTALLING YOUR
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FIGURE "B"
FIGURE "C"
FIGURE "D"
VEHICLE BODY
SUPPORT
OVERLOAD
BUMPER BOLT
AIR LINE
UNBOLT WHEEL
SENSOR WIRE
(DO NOT DISCONNECT)
UNBOLT LOWER CONTROL
ARM FROM KNUCKLE
USE JACK TO
LOWER CONTROL ARM
FROM KNUCKLE
PLUG
AIR LINE
COIL-RITE
AIR SPRING