Owners manual

E4-WM5-Y339A00

MOUNTING INSTRUCTION

created: 06.12.07 E4-WM5-Y339A00_0 Page 1 of 3 latest revision: 4.30.09

IMPORTANT! READ THIS FIRST

Installation of shock absorbers requires special tools and expert knowledge. Accordingly,

installation of all BILSTEIN products must be performed by a qualified suspension specialist.

Always use a chassis hoist for the installation of BILSTEIN products and make certain that the

raised vehicle is securely

attached to the hoist and/or supported to prevent the vehicle from

slipping, falling, or moving during the installation process.

If you choose to install any BILSTEIN product without the necessary special tools,

expertise or

chassis hoist, you may subject yourself to the risk of serious bodily injury or

death.

If you elect not to use a chassis hoist, at least make sure the vehicle is on level ground,

that all tires on the ground during installation are blocked to prevent movement, that at least two

tires are on the ground at all times, and that adequately secured safety stands (jack stands) are

used to support the chassis. NEVER get under the vehicle until you have checked to make sure

all of these steps are performed.

CAUTION!!!

Before disassembling the front suspension, refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s Service

Manual for proper procedures. The coil spring is preloaded and must be compressed with

a spring compressor to release load before the upper mount is disassembled. Failure to

follow the vehicle manufacturer’s procedures may cause serious injury or death, and may

damage the vehicle.

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E4-WM5-Y339A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION IMPORTANT! READ THIS FIRST Installation of shock absorbers requires special tools and expert knowledge. Accordingly, installation of all BILSTEIN products must be performed by a qualified suspension specialist. Always use a chassis hoist for the installation of BILSTEIN products and make certain that the raised vehicle is securely attached to the hoist and/or supported to prevent the vehicle from slipping, falling, or moving during the installation process.
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E4-WM5-Y339A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION 1. Disassemble front shock and coil spring according to vehicle manufacturer’s procedures. 2. For 5100 Series Bilstein shock absorbers, install the circlip in the correct ride height location**. See Figure 1. Use appropriate tools to move the circlip. Ensure that the circlip is fully seated in the groove after moving it (you should be able to rotate it manually in the groove).
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E4-WM5-Y339A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION 3. Install the spring seat adapter (supplied) such that the groove inside the spring seat adapter fits over the circlip on the shock body. See Figure 2. Install the spring seat adapter in the direction shown only. The circlip must fit completely in the groove inside spring seat adapter. Improper installation will cause permanent damage to the shock! 4. Reinstall OEM spring seat and OEM bumpstop in the direction shown only. 5.