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Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47)

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47)

  1. Raise the vehicle until the tires are off the ground. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Using the scan tool, deflate the air spring that will be serviced.
  3. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 1
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 1
  1. { If equipped } Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt - Right Side (1) » Remove
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 2
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 2
  1. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Remove [3x]
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 3
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 3
  1. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Remove [3x]
  2. Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer - Right Side (2) » Remove
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 4
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 4
  1. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Remove [3x]
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 5
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 5
  1. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Remove [3x]
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 6
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 6
  1. Front Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side (1) » Remove
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 7
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 7
  1. Disconnect the right front shock absorber electrical connector (1).
  2. Disconnect the right air line nut (2).
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 8
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 8
  1. Release the 3 air line retainers (1) from the chassis wiring harness front bracket.
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 9
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 9
  1. Remove the chassis wiring harness front bracket rear bolt (1).
  2. Remove the chassis wiring harness front bracket retainer (2).
  3. Remove the chassis wiring harness front bracket front bolt (3).
  4. Unclip and reposition the chassis wiring harness front bracket (4) and wiring harnesses away from the shock tower.
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 10
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 10
  1. Front Shock Absorber Nut (1) » Remove [3x]
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 11
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 11
  1. Front Shock Absorber Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 12
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 12
  1. Front Shock Absorber (1) » Remove Installation Procedure
  1. Apply anti-corrosion wax to the frame shock tower. Anti-Corrosion Treatment and Repair
  2. Support the front shock absorber using a suitable jack stand.
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 13
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 13
  1. Reposition the air line, then install and tighten the air line nut (1). Fastener Specifications

  2. Front Shock Absorber (1) » Install

  3. Front Shock Absorber Nut (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

  4. Remove the front shock absorber support.

  1. Front Shock Absorber Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  2. Reposition and install the chassis wiring harness front bracket (4) and wiring harnesses to the shock tower.

  3. Install and tighten the chassis wiring harness front bracket front bolt (3). Fastener Specifications

  4. Install the chassis wiring harness front bracket retainer (2).

  5. Install and tighten the chassis wiring harness front bracket rear bolt (1). Fastener Specifications

  6. Install the 3 air line retainers (1) to the chassis wiring harness front bracket.

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 14
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 14
  1. Connect the right front shock absorber electrical connector (1).
  1. Front Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side (1) » Install
  1. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications
  1. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications
  1. Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer - Right Side (2) » Install
  2. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications
  1. Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt - Right Side (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications
  1. { If equipped } Front Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt - Right Side (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
  2. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 15
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) — figure 15
  1. Remove the automatic level control air supply reservoir air valve cap (1).
  2. Install CH-52667 Air Spring Inflator to the automatic level control air supply reservoir air valve (2) and set the regulator on the nitrogen tank to 16 Bar (232 PSI).
  3. Using CH-52667 Air Spring Inflator, open the valve on the pressure gage to fill the automatic level control air supply reservoir.
  4. Using CH-52667 Air Spring Inflator and the shop nitrogen tank, fill the automatic level control air supply reservoir to 16 Bar (232 PSI).
  5. Close the pressure gauge valve and remove CH-52667 Air Spring Inflator from the automatic level control air supply reservoir.
  6. Install the automatic level control air supply reservoir air valve cap (1) and tighten. Fastener Specifications.
  7. Partially lower the vehicle, but DO NOT let the wheels touch the ground.
  8. Using GDS2 tool, use short-term inflate to increase pressure to the air springs: Front: 6 Bar (87 PSI) Rear: 5 Bar (73 PSI)
  9. Using GDS2, verify automatic level control air supply tank pressure is at 16 Bar (232 PSI), if not repeat steps 22 - 27.
  10. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
  11. With the vehicle off the hoist and on flat level ground, use the scan tool to reset trim heights. Trim Height Inspection