Arnott SK-2806 - User Manual

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REV 3 09/23/2016
SK-2806
SK-2806
ARNOTT FRONT SHOCK KIT
FOR
2007-2014
GM FULL SIZE SUVs
Congratulations on your purchase of an Arnott
®
air suspension product. We at Arnott Incorporated are proud to
offer a high quality product at the industry’s most competitive pricing. Thank you for your condence in us and
our product.
Proper installation is essential to experience and appreciate the benets of this system. Please take a moment
to review these installation instructions before you begin to install these components on your vehicle. The
removal and installation of air suspension products should only be performed by a fully qualied, ASE
Certied, professional.
It is equally important to be aware of all necessary safety measures while installing your new Air Suspension
System. This includes proper lifting and immobilizing of the vehicle and isolation of any stored energy to
prevent personal injury or property damage.
"Engineered to Ride, Built to Last
®
"
WARNING: The air suspension system is under pressure (up to 10 bar, or 150 lbf/in). Verify pressure has been relieved
and disconnect power to the air suspension system prior to disassembly. Do not allow dirt or grease to enter the system.
Always wear standard hand, ear, and eye protection when servicing the air suspension system.
Arnott
®
is committed to the quality of its products. If you have a question or problem with any Arnott product,
please contact Arnott by calling 800-251-8993 during normal business hours or email techassistance@arnottinc.com.
(In the EU please call +31 (0)73 7850 580 or email info@arnotteurope.com)

Summary

Arnott Front Shock Kit Manual Introduction and General Information

Arnott Manual General Information and Safety Warnings

Covers manual agreement, storage, handling, personnel, and critical safety warnings.

Vehicle Preparation for Coil Strut Access

Instructions for lifting the vehicle, removing the front wheel, and exposing the coil strut.

Arnott Front Shock Kit Coil Strut Removal

Disconnecting Electrical Connectors from Coil Strut

Steps to disconnect the electrical connector from the top of the coil strut assembly.

Removing Coil Strut Mounting Hardware

Instructions for removing the top mounting nuts and lower mounting bolts securing the strut.

Final Strut Removal Steps

Loosening sway bar links and carefully removing the coil strut from the vehicle.

Arnott Front Shock Kit Shock Disassembly and Component Removal

Separating Shock Rod and Spring Assembly

Releasing the electrical connector and shock rod stem using a spring compressor.

Compressing Spring and Removing Top Nut

Compressing the coil spring and removing the top shock rod nut.

Removing Spring, Isolator, and Mount Plates

Disassembling the spring, rubber isolator, spacer washer, and top mount plates.

Arnott Front Shock Kit Coil Strut Reassembly and Installation

Arnott Coil Strut Reassembly Guidelines

General instruction to tighten all fasteners to manufacturer specifications during assembly.

Arnott Coil Strut Installation Procedure

Positioning the T-bar on the control arm for proper mounting during installation.

Arnott Front Shock Kit Coil Sensor Installation

Arnott Coil Sensor Mounting

Installing the provided coil sensor onto the top of the shock rod and securing it.

Connecting Vehicle Electrical Connector to Coil Sensor

Connecting the vehicle's electrical connector to the installed coil sensor.

Arnott SK-2806 Specifications

General

Product Type	Air Suspension Compressor
Voltage	12V
Warranty	Limited Lifetime Warranty
Includes	Compressor
Material	Plastic