Spring And Shock Assembly, Air Suspension: Operation: Operation
All pressurized air suspension components contain high pressure air (up to 220 psig). Use extreme caution when inspecting for leaks. Wear safety goggles and adequate protective clothing when inspecting or servicing the air suspension system. A sudden release of air under this amount of pressure can cause possible serious or fatal injury.
Support the vehicle by supplemental means before performing any work on the air suspension system to prevent the vehicle from changing height. Before any given component is to be serviced it must be deflated. Servicing the air suspension system without supplemental support, or with pressure in the specific component, can cause possible serious or fatal injury.
The air suspension spring and shock assembly works the same as a coil over shock with the exception of an air bag replacing the spring to adjust vehicle height, depending on driving conditions and driver input. An air line is attached to the air suspension spring and shock assembly on the top. For replacement procedures, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, REMOVAL and SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION .