Air Spring Shock Absorber, Repair Information

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When the vehicle has been driven 200, 000 km (124, 274 miles), if there is damage to an air spring, it is recommended that the opposite air spring is also replaced.

In the case of leaky shock absorbers, replace the air spring shock absorber completely because shock absorber oil can damage the boot -item ) FRONT AIR SPRING SHOCK ABSORBER COMPONENTS - BOOT.

The air spring must not be rotated when it is not pressurized. There is the danger that the boot inside the air spring could be damaged by kinking or folding.

The maximum possible care, cleanliness and proper tools are essential to ensure satisfactory and successful air spring damper repairs. The usual basic safety precautions also, naturally apply when carrying out vehicle repairs.

A number of generally applicable instructions for individual repair operations, which are otherwise mentioned at various points in the Workshop Service Information, are summarized here. This applies to the repair of the air spring damper.

The design and function of the air suspension are described in the Refer To appropriate service information.