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ARNOTT FRONT RIGHT AIR SPRING

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER (L322)

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 confidence in us and
our product.

Proper installation is essential to experience and appreciate the benefits 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 qualified, ASE
Certified, 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.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Depending on vehicle model, there are three possible build methods for your rebuilt Arnott strut. Before proceeding with the build
process, be sure to differentiate which air strut you are rebuilding and select the correct option .

INSTALL BLACK WASHER WITH LIP FACING UP. THEN,

INSTALL NUT AND TIGHTEN.

2003-2005, 2006-2012 EXC. SUPERCHARGED

CHASSIS L322

REINSTALL THE LOWER CUP AND NUT. TIGHTEN THE NUT

AND RE-INSTALL YOUR EXISTING TOP CHUCK.

2006-2009 SUPERCHARGED ONLY

RE-USE AND INSTALL YOUR EXISTING SILVER WASHER

AND ALIGN THE THREADED HOLES WITH THE LOWER
FORK OF THE SHOCK.

2010-2012 WITH VDS

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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Reading this manual signifies your agreement to the terms of the general release, waiver of liability, and hold harmless agreement, the
full text.

• Not to be stored below 5oF (-15oC) and above 122oF (50oC).

• Avoid damage to air lines and cables.
• Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualified personnel.
• Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.

CAUTION: Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified in
the instructions or in a different sequence.

To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to
disconnect your battery.

Consult your vehicle owner's manual, service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for
additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath
the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.

AIR STRUT REMOVAL

1. SET STEERING TO STRAIGHT AHEAD.

2. RAISE VEHICLE.

3. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS.

4. TO RELEASE THE AIR PRESSURE FROM THE FRONT STRUTS YOU WILL NEED TO REMOVE THE
RIGHT SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL LINER. (FIGURE 1)

FIGURE 1

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5. WITH THE WHEEL WELL LINER REMOVED YOU ARE ABLE TO ACCESS THE FRONT VALVE BLOCK
LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE WHEEL WELL. SLOWLY RELEASE THE AIR PRESSURE FROM
THE FRONT STRUTS BY LOOSENING THE YELLOW AND BLACK AIR HOSES. (FIGURE 2)

FIGURE 2
6. NEXT, REMOVE THE BRAKE HOSE AND ABS SENSOR WIRE FROM THE RETENTION BRACKET
ON THE STRUT. (FIGURE 3)

FIGURE 3
7. ALSO REMOVE THE SENSOR WIRE FROM THE FRONT SIDE OF THE STRUT HELD ON WITH A SMALL
PLASTIC CLIP. (FIGURE 4)

FIGURE 4
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8. DISCONNECT THE SWAY BAR LINK BY REMOVING THE NUT HOLDING THE BALL JOINT TO THE
STRUT. YOU MAY NEED TO HOLD THE BALL JOINT FROM SPINNING BY PLACING A WRENCH
ON THE TWO FLATS OF THE BALL JOINT. (FIGURE 5)

FIGURE 5
9. REMOVE THE TWO LARGE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE STRUT TO THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY.
(FIGURE 6)

FIGURE 6
10. WITH THE NUTS AND BOLTS REMOVED FROM THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, PULL THE SPINDLE
OUTWARD WHILE PUSHING THE STRUT INWARD TO DISENGAGE THEM. (FIGURE 7)

FIGURE 7
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11. UNDER THE HOOD ARE THE UPPER RETENTION FASTENERS, REMOVE ALL THREE BEING CAREFUL
NOT TO DROP THE STRUT. (FIGURE 8)

FIGURE 8

12. WITH THE STRUT REMOVED YOU CAN NOW GAIN ACCESS TO ITS HOSE CONNECTION, REMOVE
THE FITTING TO FREE THE ASSEMBLY. (FIGURE 9)

FIGURE 9

13. REMOVAL COMPLETE. (FIGURE 10)

FIGURE 10
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AIR SPRING REMOVAL

1. REMOVE THE SHOCK RETENTION NUT FROM THE TOP OF THE AIR STRUT ASSEMBLY. (FIGURE 11)

FIGURE 11

2. REMOVE THE NUT AND WASHER AS ILLUSTRATED. (FIGURE 12)

FIGURE 12
3. WITH THE UPPER RETENTION HARDWARE REMOVED, FLIP THE STRUT OVER AND LOCATE THE
ALIGNMENT PIN ON THE BOTTOM OF THE AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY. (FIGURE 13)

FIGURE 13
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4. WITH A SLOTTED SCREWDRIVER OR OTHER ADEQUATE TOOL, REMOVE THE LOCK WASHER FROM
THE LOCATING POST. (FIGURE 14)

FIGURE 14

5. REMOVE THE LOCK WASHER AS ILLUSTRATED. (FIGURE 15)

FIGURE 15

6. TAP THE BOTTOM OF THE AIR SPRING WITH A SOFT FACED MALLET TO DISENGAGE THE O-RING
SEALS. (FIGURE 16)

FIGURE 16
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7. AIR SPRING AS WELL AS ALL O-RINGS AND O-RING SPACERS ARE DISCARDED. THE ONLY THING
YOU WILL REUSE IS THE SHOCK ITSELF. DISASSEMBLED VIEW OF SHOCK. (FIGURE 17)

FIGURE 17

8. CLEAN THE SHOCK OF ANY DEBRIS BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OF THE AIR SPRING
(FIGURE 18)

FIGURE 18

9. REMOVAL COMPLETE.

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AIR SPRING INSTALLATION

Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specifications during the installation process.

1. Install the new o-rings and o-ring spacers provided in

the kit in the same orientation as removed in step 7.

2. Slide the black rubber bumpstop over the strut shaft.

You may have to spray the inside of the rubber bump
stop with a lubricant to help slide it over the shock.

3. Slide the gold washer over the threaded end of the

shock. Make sure the cup end is facing down away from
the threads.

4. Slide the new air spring assembly over the shock. Make
sure to align the plastic alignment pin on the air spring
through the hole in the shock’s piston seat. After you
have pushed the lower piston’s alignment pin through
the shock’s spring plate, slide the external locking clip
over the plastic pin to secure the air spring to the shock.

5. Push the upper black rubber mount over the shock’s

shaft. Make sure to place the rubber seal in the correct
orientation.

6. Slide the black washer over the treaded end of the shock.
Make sure the cup end is facing up and towards the nut.

7. Thread the M16Nylon lock nut over the strut’s threaded

shaft. You can tighten the nut using an impact gun.

8. Install completed strut back into the vehicle in the reverse

order of removal.

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IMPORTANT
LIP
FACES
UP

INSIDE LIP
FACES
UP

LIP
FACES
DOWN

MAKE SURE TO PLACE THE

WASHERS AND UPPER RUBBER
MOUNTS IN THE CORRECT
ORIENTATION WHEN ASSEMBLING
THE NEW AIR SPRING

AIR STRUT INSTALLATION

Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specifications during the installation process.

1. INSTALLATION IS IN REVERSE ORDER OF AIR STRUT REMOVAL.

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