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MOUNTING I

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MOUNTING I

STRUCTION

STRUCTION STRUCTION

STRUCTION

Created on 07.09.15 E4-WM5-Y492A00_0 page 1 of 3

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.

BILSTEIN suspension products are gas-filled and are highly pressurized. Never place any BILSTEIN

product in a vise or use a clamp on any BILSTEIN product; never apply heat near any BILSTEIN

product, and never attempt to open or repair any BILSTEIN product, in order to prevent serious

bodily injury or death. Any attempt to misuse, misapply, modify, or tamper with any BILSTEIN

suspension product voids any warranty and may result in serious bodily injury or death.

Do not use impact tools for loosening or tightening fasteners, because this may destroy the screw

threads. Self-locking nuts must only be used once!

Reuse original equipment components only if they are in good condition, otherwise replace them with

new components. Never remove the slight film of oil on the piston rod and seal.

All mounting fasteners for shocks and struts must be securely tightened before tension is placed on

the suspension system.

After installing any BILSTEIN product, the suspension caster and camber must be checked and/or

adjusted to comply with the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. Also, the (load dependent) brake

compensator and the anti-lock brake system must be checked and/or reset to comply with the vehicle

manufacturer’s specifications. Also the headlight aim must be checked and adjusted.

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.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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E4E4-WM5WM5-Y492A0 92A00 A00 MOUNTING IN 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.
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E4E4-WM5WM5-Y492A0 92A00 A00 MOUNTING IN INSTRUCTION 1. Disassemble front shock and coil spring according to vehicle manufacturer’s procedures. 2. (For height-adjustable shocks only—multiple grooves in shock body): On the new Bilstein shock absorber, position the circlip in the desired ride height location**. IMPORTANT: 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). 3.
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E4E4-WM5WM5-Y492A0 92A00 A00 MOUNTING IN INSTRUCTION 1. Reinstall OEM spring seat on supplied spring seat adaptor, Bilstein supplied bump stop cap, OEM coil spring, and all OEM upper mount parts including bump stop, and upper spring hat in their original positions. Install new flange nut (supplied) on the shock absorber top mount pin and tighten to 25 Nm (19 lb/ft). 2. Install new Bilstein supplied flange nuts on the lower T-Bar mount and tighten to 25 Nm (19 lb/ft). Do not re-use original lock nuts. 3.
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E4E4-WM5WM5-Y492A0 92A00 A00 MOUNTING IN 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.
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E4E4-WM5WM5-Y492A0 92A00 A00 MOUNTING IN INSTRUCTION 1. Disassemble front shock and coil spring according to vehicle manufacturer’s procedures. 2. (For height-adjustable shocks only—multiple grooves in shock body): On the new Bilstein shock absorber, position the circlip in the desired ride height location**. IMPORTANT: 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). 3.
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E4E4-WM5WM5-Y492A0 92A00 A00 MOUNTING IN INSTRUCTION 1. Reinstall OEM spring seat on supplied spring seat adaptor, Bilstein supplied bump stop cap, OEM coil spring, and all OEM upper mount parts including bump stop, and upper spring hat in their original positions. Install new flange nut (supplied) on the shock absorber top mount pin and tighten to 25 Nm (19 lb/ft). 2. Install new Bilstein supplied flange nuts on the lower T-Bar mount and tighten to 25 Nm (19 lb/ft). Do not re-use original lock nuts. 3.