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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2009 🢒 TopKick C-Series (Conventional) C6/C7/C8 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Air Suspension 🢒 Air Spring Frame Hanger Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 200665 Size: SH
  1. Block the front wheels.
  2. Drain the air pressure from the air springs.
  3. Raise the frame of the vehicle in order to remove the load from the suspension.
  4. Remove the air lines that connect to the air spring.
  5. Remove the brass air fittings from the air spring.
  6. Remove the locknuts (2) and the washers that connect the air spring (1) bracket to the frame side rail.

    7. Object Number: 200676 Size: SH
  7. Remove the locknut (1) and the washer (2) that connect the air spring (4) to the air spring frame hanger (3).
  8. Remove the air spring frame hanger (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 200676 Size: SH
  1. Connect the air spring frame hanger (3) to the top of the air spring (4).

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 200665 Size: SH
  2. Install the following components that connect the air spring frame hanger (1) to the frame:
    3. • The bolts
    • The washers
    • The locknuts (2)

    Tighten
    Tighten the locknuts in 37 N·m (50 lb ft) increments to 330 N·m (243 lb ft).


    Object Number: 200676 Size: SH
  3. Install the washer (2) and the locknut (1) that connect the air spring (4) to the air spring frame hanger (3).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the air spring to air spring frame hanger locknut to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

  4. Install the brass air fitting to the air spring using a Teflon® thread seal.
  5. Unblock the wheels.
  6. Refill the system with air.