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WM5

485

A00

MOUNTING I

STRUCTION

created: 06.02.15 E4-WM5-Y485A00_1 Page 1 of 4 latest revision: 08.22.17

*PLEASE NOTE: For optimum ride performance it is recommended that 2" lift rear coil springs be

installed (220 lb/in) in conjunction with the B8 5100 front (24-248730) and rear (24-249966) shock

absorbers*

IMPORTANT:

PLACE CIRCLIP IN APPROPRIATE GROOVE TO ADJUST RIDE HEIGHT.

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). Install the spring seat in the direction shown only. The circlip must fit completely in the groove

inside spring seat (A). Improper installation will cause permanent damage to the shock!

Typical Front Lift Height**

snap ring location 4x4 4x2

#1 stock Do not use

#2 0.8” 0.8”

#3 1.6” 1.6”

#4 2.3” 2.3”

Snap ring location #1

Snap ring location #2

Snap ring location #3

Snap ring location #4

SPRING

SEAT

CIRCLIP

Summary of content (4 pages)

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E4-WM5-Y485A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION *PLEASE NOTE: For optimum ride performance it is recommended that 2" lift rear coil springs be installed (220 lb/in) in conjunction with the B8 5100 front (24-248730) and rear (24-249966) shock absorbers* IMPORTANT: PLACE CIRCLIP IN APPROPRIATE GROOVE TO ADJUST RIDE HEIGHT. 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-Y485A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION ** Ride heights indicated are typical. Actual ride height is influenced by which factory suspension the vehicle is equipped with and its condition; optional equipment and accessories on your vehicle, and other vehicle modifications such as replacement coil springs, wheel and tire combinations, etc.
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E4-WM5-Y485A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION BILSTEIN M12 LOCK NUT OE MOUNT COMPONENTS OE COIL SPRING (NOT TO SCALE) BILSTEIN BOOT ADAPTER BILSTEIN DUST BOOT BILSTEIN SPRING SEAT Figure 1 created: 06.02.15 E4-WM5-Y485A00_1 Page 3 of 4 latest revision: 08.22.
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E4-WM5-Y485A00 MOUNTING INSTRUCTION Rear Shock Installation Procedure: A. Remove the existing shocks from the vehicle following all procedures in the vehicle manufacturer’s service manual. B. Using the supplied stem mounting hardware, install the lower washer, lower bushing, and middle washer onto the shock stem. Using the supplied eye-ring bushings for the lower mount, install the Bilstein Shock Absorber in the original location and attach the lower mount.