Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do NOT remove an air supply pipe in an attempt to depressurize the air suspension. Always follow the Air Suspension Depressurization Procedure in Air Suspension. Failure to follow this procedure may cause personal injury or damage to the vehicle.

Depressurize the air suspension system. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Allow the rear axle to hang in the full rebound position.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Air Spring

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IMPORTANT: There is a raised feature on the outer rim of the air spring top plate that denotes the anti-rotation peg position.

Depress the anti-rotation peg in the air spring top plate located in the upper spring seat.
With the anti-rotation peg depressed, rotate the air spring counterclockwise and remove the air spring from the upper spring seat.
Remove the air spring from the vehicle.

Fig 2: Air Supply Line & Air Spring

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Disconnect the air supply line from the air spring. Refer to Air Suspension Air Line Replacement .

Fig 3: Air Spring Support

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Remove the air spring support from the axle, if necessary.