Front Air Spring (60.32.08): Installation

WARNING: Do not install an air spring if the pressure retaining valve has been removed or has become loose. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Do not install an air spring if the pressure retaining valve has been removed or has become loose. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE: New air springs have a shelf life of seven months from the date of manufacture. Do not install the air spring if the date marking exceeds this date.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten to 90 N.m.
  
  Fig 1: Tightening Upper Arm
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CAUTION: Prevent the air spring from rotating. Do not use extension bars when tightening the air spring securing bolt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the air spring.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Fig 2: Tightening Spring Assembly

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Tighten to 175 N.m.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Fig 3: Tightening Air Spring Retaining Nuts

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Tighten to 25 N.m.

CAUTION: Do not over tighten the air pipe union as it may result in the pressure retaining valve coming loose if removed again.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Fig 4: Tightening Air Pipe

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Tighten to 5 N.m.

NOTE: Make sure the air suspension system is repressurized using the Jaguar approved diagnostic system before lowering the vehicle to the ground.

Repressurize the air suspension system. For further information, refer to the Jaguar Approved Diagnostic System.