Suspension Blocks, Installing

If pressure is lost in the air suspension shock absorbers, the vehicle does not have sufficient ground clearance.

The vehicle must not be moved in this condition.

To drive onto a car transporter or a lift, for example, suspension blocks must be installed.

This increases the ground clearance.

WARNING:

The vehicle must not be loaded.

The vehicle is not in driveable condition when suspensions blocks are installed.

The vehicle can only be moved.

When moving steering wheel from center position, do not turn more than 3/4 left or right.

After installing suspension blocks, check body seal around front axle suspension strut mount and fix if necessary.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Drive-On Ramps T40081

Fig 1: Drive-On Ramps T40081
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Suspension Block Set T40082

Fig 2: Suspension Block Set T40082
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Stand (Commercially Available)
Onboard Vehicle Jack
Floor Jack (Commercially Available)

Installing suspension blocks on front axle

Workshop arrangement

Right side:
Supporting plate: T40082/2	Rubber block T40082/4

Left side:
Supporting plate: T40082/1	Rubber block T40082/3

-- Bring front wheels into straight position.

-- Drive vehicle front axle backwards on the Drive-On Ramps T40081.

Fig 3: Drive Vehicle Onto Drive-On Ramps T40081 (As Shown)

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-- Engage 1st gear or place selector lever in P position and engage handbrake.

-- Lift vehicle with Onboard Vehicle Jack/Floor Jack until wheel is clear of ground.

Fig 4: Lift Vehicle From Ground With Onboard Vehicle Jack

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Stand

Fig 5: Identifying Jack Stand

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WARNING:

Protect vehicle on stand from falling down.

-- Remove drive-on ramp.

-- Insert supporting plate with open retaining bracket -1- in wheel bearing housing.

Fig 6: Identifying Retaining Bracket And Screw

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-- Close the retaining bracket -1- and secure with screw -2-.

-- Place Rubber Block on supporting plate.

-- Make sure the writing on rubber block points toward inside of wheel housing and that it is aligned flush with supporting plate.

Fig 7: Placing Rubber Block On Supporting Plate

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-- Remove stand.

-- Let vehicle down slowly.

NOTE:

Check secure fit of supporting plate after installing.

If there is not enough clearance after inserting rubber block, push the wheel down.

When lowering vehicle, make sure rubber block is not crooked and that it lies on the suspension strut mount.

Installing suspension blocks on rear axle

Workshop arrangement

Upper distance ring: T40082/5

Lower distance ring: T40082/6

-- Drive vehicle rear axle onto Drive-On Ramp T40081.

Fig 8: Drive Vehicle Rear Axle Onto Drive-On Ramp T40081 (As Shown)

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-- Engage 1st gear or place selector lever in P position and engage handbrake.

-- Lift vehicle with Onboard Vehicle Jack/Floor Jack until wheel is clear of ground.

Fig 9: Lift Vehicle From Ground With Onboard Vehicle Jack

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Stand

Fig 10: Identifying Jack Stand

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WARNING:

Protect vehicle on stand from falling down.

-- Remove drive-on ramp.

-- Push rubber buffer down -arrow-.

Fig 11: Pushing Rubber Buffer Down And Inserting Upper And Lower Distance Ring

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-- Insert upper -1- and then lower distance ring -2- until you feel them engage.

-- Remove stand.

-- Let vehicle down slowly.

NOTE:

If there is not enough clearance after inserting distance ring, push the wheel down.

When lowering vehicle, make sure distance ring is not crooked.