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6006 ( R-6006 ) 11/17/06

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

6006 Air Spring Kit

2001-06 Chevrolet/GMC 2500/3500 HD

Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING

YOUR INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT NOTES

DO NOT INFLATE AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY UNLESS IT HAS BEEN

PROPERLY INSTALLED ON VEHICLE.

DO NOT INFLATE AIR SPRINGS OVER 100 PSI

A MINIMUM OF 5-10 PSI MUST BE MAINTAINED IN AIR SPRINGS

AFTER INSTALLATION FOR WARRANTY TO BE VALID. FAILURE TO

KEEP MINIMUM PRESSURE IN AIR SPRINGS WILL VOID WARRANTY.

THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE LEVEL LOAD CARRYING

CAPACITY OF YOUR VEHICLE. NEVER LOAD THE VEHICLE THIS

UNIT IS INSTALLED ON BEYOND THE MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING.

OVERINFLATION AND IMPROPER USE MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL

INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY.

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460

Summary of content (7 pages)

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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6006 Air Spring Kit 2001-06 Chevrolet/GMC 2500/3500 HD Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product. PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTES DO NOT INFLATE AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY UNLESS IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED ON VEHICLE. DO NOT INFLATE AIR SPRINGS OVER 100 PSI A MINIMUM OF 5-10 PSI MUST BE MAINTAINED IN AIR SPRINGS AFTER INSTALLATION FOR WARRANTY TO BE VALID.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 BEFORE STARTING YOUR PROJECT WHEN LIFTING A VEHICLE WITH A JACK, BE SURE TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND USE SAFETY STANDS. ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS WILL NOT CRUSH OR DAMAGE FUEL AND BRAKE LINES OR ELECTRICAL HARNESSES. BEFORE DRILLING ANY HOLES, ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL WIRES, FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES AND ANY OTHER COMPONENTS ARE MOVED OR PROTECTED TO AVOID DAMAGE FROM DRILLING ANY HOLES .
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 3 This side toward wheel Attach air spring to plate using countersunk hole. Short End to front of vehicle Long End to rear of vehicle This side toward center of axle Front of Vehicle (Pass Side Shown) 3. Lay out base plate as shown in photo. The air spring mounting hole is countersunk on both sides to allow the plate to be oriented correctly for both the left and right sides of the vehicle.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 5. Place heat shield over top of air spring assembly as shown. (Passenger side shown. Drivers side heat shield is oriented to front of vehicle) Driver’s side heat shield must be oriented to keep emergency brake cable from rubbing on air spring. 5 6. Place frame bracket over air spring assembly and attach using 3/8” flange nuts. Torque nuts to 20 ftlb. Passenger side shown. 6 Axle Pad 7.
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59-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 2500 Installation 3500 Installation Shock Bracket 8. Slide spacer plate with two slotted holes between frame rail and upper bracket as shown in photos and attach assembly to frame rail using 3/8 x 11/4 bolts and flange nuts. Check alignment of heat shield and torque nuts to 20-25 ft-lb.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 2500 Installation 9. On 2500HD installations, it may be necessary to trim the corner of the shock bracket 1/16” - 1/8” to allow the plate to sit flush on axle pad. 9 Shock Bracket 10. When the assembly is aligned properly, install axle strap using carriage bolts and remaining nuts and washers. It may be necessary to flex the brake lines slightly to allow clearance for the axle strap. MAKE SURE AXLE STRAP AND CARRIAGE BOLT WILL NOT CONTACT BRAKE LINE.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 11. Complete passenger and driver’s side installation of air spring assembly. 12. Select a location for the air inflation valves. The location can be on the bumper or body of the vehicle where an air chuck can be used to inflate the air springs. Select a location where the valve will not be damaged or interfere with the operation of other components. 13.