Owners manual

E4
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MOUNTING I
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STRUCTION
created: 04.13.17 E4-WM5-Y567A00_0 page 1 of 2 latest revision:
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.
When replacing other brands, BILSTEIN shock absorbers should always be installed as a set. All BILSTEIN products
must only be used for the specific, intended application as indicated in the application guide. Any use of any
BILSTEIN product other than for its intended use may result in serious bodily injury or death.
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.
• 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.
While installing any BILSTEIN product:
• Do not use impact tools for loosening or tightening fasteners, because this may destroy the screw threads.
• Self-locking fasteners 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.
• 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.
• The headlight aim must be checked and adjusted.
BILSTEIN B8 5100 Shock Absorbers are designed to fit your vehicle’s original shock mounts with no modifications.
The B8 5100 shocks are installed in the same manner as a standard replacement shock.
B8 5100 Shock Installation Procedure [Refer to Figure 1 on page 2 to ensure stem mounting
hardware components are installed in the correct order and orientation]:
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, bushing, and washer onto the shock stem.
Then install the Bilstein Shock Absorber in the original location and attach the lower mount.
C. Install the upper washer, bushing, washer, and locknut. If a chassis hoist has been used, be sure to lower
the vehicle such that its full weight is on the suspension prior to fully tightening the fasteners.
D. Tighten the lower mount fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s service manual torque specification.