- Raise and support the vehicle. See Raise Vehicle - 4 Post Lift
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WARNING:
Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
- Depressurize the air spring. See AIR SUSPENSION - PRESSURIZE/DEPRESSURIZE - ONE AIR SPRING .
- Remove the front road wheel. See Wheel (Remove and Install)
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- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace)
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- Remove the nuts (x3) that attach the air spring module top mount (torque 39 N.m).
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- Raise the vehicle.
- Note the orientation of the clip that attaches the brake hose to the air spring module. Release the clip.
- Remove the nut and bolt that attach the air spring module to the lower arm (torque 140 N.m).
CAUTION:
Take care not to damage component(s).
CAUTION:
Replace all nylon-insert locknuts.
NOTE:
The following image shows a rear wheel drive (RWD) air spring module. The air spring module in a dual motor (DM) vehicle looks different.
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- Carefully compress the air spring module and release it from the lower arm.
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- Release the air pressure line from the chassis rail clip.
- Maneuver the air spring module to access the air pressure line.
CAUTION:
Thoroughly clean the air pressure line ports prior to disconnection. Failure to maintain cleanliness will adversely affect system performance.
- Undo the collar and remove the air pressure line (torque 5 N.m).
CAUTION:
Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
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- Remove the air spring module.
CAUTION:
Ensure that you do not damage the halfshaft if removing an air spring module from a Dual Motor vehicle.
| RWD air spring module |
Dual Motor air spring module |
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