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Air Spring Installation
ZEB:ZEB: Eyelet reEyelet retaining rings have a sharper edged side and a rounder taining rings have a sharper edged side and a rounder
edged side. Installing retaining rings with the sharper edged side edged side. Installing retaining rings with the sharper edged side
facing the tool will allow for easier installation and removal.facing the tool will allow for easier installation and removal.
Guide the retaining ring with your finger to prevent scratching the air Guide the retaining ring with your finger to prevent scratching the air
shaft.shaft.
Place the tips of the retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the Place the tips of the retaining ring pliers into the eyelets of the
retaining ring, then use the pliers to push the seal head into the upper retaining ring, then use the pliers to push the seal head into the upper
tube while installing the retaining ring into the groove. tube while installing the retaining ring into the groove.
Confirm the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring Confirm the retaining ring is properly seated in the retaining ring
groove by using the retaining ring pliers to rotate the retaining ring groove by using the retaining ring pliers to rotate the retaining ring
and seal head back and forth a few times.and seal head back and forth a few times.
NOTICE
Do not scratch the air spring shaft. Scratches on the air shaft will
allow air to bypass the seal head into the lower leg, resulting in
reduced spring performance.
Lyrik and Pike:Lyrik and Pike: Lift both prong ends from the center of the ring to open Lift both prong ends from the center of the ring to open
the retaining ring for installation.the retaining ring for installation.
Use your fingers to protect and guide the ring over the air shaft.Use your fingers to protect and guide the ring over the air shaft.
Insert the inner retaining ring prong end into the upper tube retaining Insert the inner retaining ring prong end into the upper tube retaining
ring gland.ring gland.
Using your thumb, guide and push the retaining ring edge, starting Using your thumb, guide and push the retaining ring edge, starting
at the installed prong end, around the upper tube edge and into the at the installed prong end, around the upper tube edge and into the
gland.gland.
The retaining ring is installed completely when the outer prong end The retaining ring is installed completely when the outer prong end
snaps into the gland.snaps into the gland.
Confirm the retaining ring is properly seated completely in the Confirm the retaining ring is properly seated completely in the
retaining ring gland.retaining ring gland.
NOTICE
Do not scratch the air spring shaft. Scratches on the air shaft will
allow air to bypass the seal head into the lower leg, resulting in
reduced spring performance.
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Retaining ring pliers
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