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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Do NOT remove an air supply pipe in an attempt to depressurize the air suspension. Always follow the Air Suspension Depressurization Procedure in Air Suspension. Failure to follow this procedure may cause personal injury or damage to the vehicle.

  1. Depressurize the air suspension system. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Support the compressor assembly with a suitable stand.

  4. Object Number: 797658  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the air inflator switch electrical connector.
  6. Disconnect the compressor electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the ground strap.

  8. Object Number: 797663  Size: SH
  9. Remove the rear compressor mounting bolts.

  10. Object Number: 821950  Size: SH
  11. Remove the front compressor mounting bolts.
  12. Important: Note the port location of the air lines for reassembly.

  13. Disconnect the air lines. Refer to Air Suspension Air Line Replacement .
  14. Remove the compressor assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the compressor assembly to the vehicle.
  2. Important: Check the air supply lines for deep scores or cuts. If the air supply lines are damaged the lines must be replaced.

  3. Install the air lines.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 797663  Size: SH
  5. Install the rear air spring compressor mounting nuts and bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 821950  Size: SH
  7. Install the front air spring compressor mounting bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 797658  Size: SH
  9. Connect the air spring compressor electrical connector.
  10. Connect the ground strap.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  12. Connect the air inflator switch electrical connector.
  13. Remove the support from the compressor
  14. Important: If the rear axle was allowed to hang unsupported, lower the vehicle far enough to allow the air spring to be manually engaged to the support on the axle tube with minimal distortion of the air spring bladder. Ensure that the air spring is fully engaged to the axle support.

  15. Pressurize the air springs. Refer to Air Suspension Pressurization .
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Start the vehicle and run for approximately 2 minutes to ensure that the air spring leveling system is functioning properly.
  18. Verify the D height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications in Suspension General Diagnosis.
  19. Re-calibrate the trim height. Refer to Suspension Position Calibration .
  20. Check for leaks. If a leak is found at the air supply line connections replace the air supply lines. Refer to Air Suspension Air Line Replacement .