Spring, Removing And Installing, Air Spring: Removing
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NOTE:
Make sure no dirt gets into the pressure air system.
Clean the area before removing connecting pieces for the air pipe lines or other components of the pressured air system.
Seal off any open air lines and connections in the pressure system immediately with plugs or cover them.
-- Bleed the rear axle air spring. Refer to SYSTEM, VENTING OR FILLING .
-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- If installed, remove the diagonal brace. Refer to DIAGONAL BRACES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the connecting piece -arrow- from the rear air spring.
-- Remove the stone chip protection -Item 3- OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT, SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING, AIR SPRING.
-- Remove the air spring downward.