Rite-Ride 4179 - Manual (Page 3)

NOTE: C
HECK AIR PRESSURE ON A MONTHLY BASIS
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FIGURE "E"
FIGURE "F"
FIGURE "G"
S
TEP
7 - R
EATTACHMENT
Swing the lower control arm upward to force the upper spring
seat to contact the vehicle's body. Ensure that the spring seats
are nested properly against the vehicle's body and lower control
arm. Align the pencil marks on the coil spring and lower spring
seat with the marks on the control arm to assure that the spring
seats are seated properly on the coil spring. Position a floor jack
under the lower control arm where it connects to the knuckle.
Raise the lower control arm until the bolt holes in the arm are
aligned with the bolt holes in the knuckle. Install the flanged bolt
and lock nut to attach the lower control arm to the knuckle and
torque to manufacturer's specifications. Reinstall the wheel
sensor wire see Figure "B".
S
TEP
8 - I
NSTALL THE AIR LINE AND INFLATION VALVES
Select a location on the vehicle for the air inflation valves.
The location can be on the bumper or the body of the vehicle, as
long as it is in a protected location so the valve will not be
damaged, but maintain accessibility for the air chuck. Drill a
5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16" flat
washers as supports see Figure "G". Run the tubing from the
air helper spring to the inflation valve, routing it to avoid direct
heat from the engine, exhaust pipe, and away from sharp edges
see Figure "F". Use the supplied nylon ties to secure the tubing
to the vehicle.
Cut the excess air line tubing so that it will fit easily into the
inflation valve, making sure the end is cut squarely (a "saw" cut
with a sharp knife is preferred). Push the end of the tubing into
the inflation valve as far as possible see Figure "G".
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TEP
9 - I
NFLATE AND TEST
Inflate the air springs to the maximum recommended
operating pressure (see page 1 for operating pressures). Upon
initial inflation, ensure that the air line tubing is not pinched or
kinked. With an applied solution of soap and water, check for
air leaks around the fittings and valve core. We recommend
inflating and deflating in 5 p.s.i. increments to find the ideal riding
condition for your vehicle.
C
OMPLETION
This now completes the installation. Reinstall the wheels
and torque the lugnuts to the manufacturer's specifications.
Raise the vehicle and remove the jack stands and lower the
vehicle to the ground. Reattach the negative battery cable. It
may be necessary to realign the rear suspension after installation.
C
OIL
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ITE
I
NSTALLATION
P
ROCEDURE
AIR LINE
PUSH-TO-CONNECT
INFLATION VALVE
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
VALVE CAP
BODY OF
VEHICLE
AIR LINE
AIR SPRING
LOWER COIL
SPRING SEAT
UPPER COIL
SPRING SEAT