Owners manual

E4
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WM5
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MOUNTING I
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STRUCTION
created: 12.01.16 E4-WM5-Y554A00_2 Page 1 of 4 latest revision: 08.07.17
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.
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.