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STEP 1-AIR SPRING PREPARATION
Cut a section of air line tubing approximately three
inches in length. (Cut the tubing as squarely as possible.)
Install the tubing into the push-to-connect air inlet on the
air spring. Exhaust the air from the air spring by rolling
it up toward the air inlet. After all the air is removed from
the air spring install the hose plug into the end of the hose
as shown in Figure "A".
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STEP 2-INSTALLING THE AIR SPRING
Insert the top of the flattened air spring into the coil
spring through the lowest opening with the push-to-
connect air inlet at the bottom as shown in Figure "A". 
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STEP 3-ADJUSTING THE AIR SPRING
Push the air spring up into the coil spring by hand or
with a blunt tool, such as a spoon shaped tire iron. Do
NOT use anything with sharp edges or corners as this
may damage the air spring.
Your vehicle will require the use of two heat shields. Make sure that the first heat shield is forward of the Coil-Rite spring and the second heat shield is next to the first shield. 
When the air spring is completely within the coil spring,
remove the plug and three inch tubing section by pushing
the collar on the fitting towards the air spring and pulling
on the tubing to remove. Allow the air spring to return to
its normal shape. 
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STEP 4-REATTACH THE SHOCK ABSORBER
Attach shock absorbers if removed earlier in the
installation.
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STEP 5-ROUTE THE AIR LINE
Cut the remaining air line tubing into two equal
lengths (cut the tubing as squarely as possible). Select
a location for the inflation valves in a protected area,
such as the bumper or trunk floor (Note: The inflation
valve will be installed in step 6).
Insert the air line tubing into the push-to-connect
fitting on the air spring as far as possible. Route the
tubing from the air spring to the inflation valve, making sure
to avoid direct heat from the engine, exhaust pipe and away
from sharp edges. Secure with nylon ties provided in your
Coil-Rite kit. 
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STEP 6-INSTALL THE AIR LINE AND INFLATION VALVE
Select a location on the vehicle for the air inflation
valves. The location can be located on the bumper or
the body of the vehicle, as long as it is in a protected
location so the valve will not be damaged, but maintain
accessibility for the air chuck see Figure "C". Drill a
5/16" hole and install the air inflation valve using two 5/16"
flat washers per valve as supports see Figure "D". 
Follow steps 1-6 for the other air spring.
STEP 7-INFLATE AND TEST
Inflate the air springs to recommended operating
pressure (see page 1 for operating pressures). With a
soap and water solution, check for air leaks around the
fittings and valve core. We recommend inflating and
deflating in 5 p.s.i. increments to find the ideal riding
condition for your vehicle. 
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STEP 8-COMPLETION
This now completes the installation. Install the
wheels and torque the lug nuts to the manufacturers
specifications. Raise the vehicle and remove the jack
stands and lower the vehicle back onto the ground.
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