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‘99 - ‘04 Oldmobile Alero, ‘97-‘99 Cutlass Supreme, ‘99-‘05 Pontiac Grand Am, and ‘99-‘03 Chevy Malibu Rear Kit Part No. 75635
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MN-597 (03503) ECR 5014
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Please read these instructions completely before proceeding with installation
Warranty Information
1. All goods come with a one year manufacturer’s warranty against defects. 2. Warranty will be void if the strut is altered for any reason and/or adapted to applications other than those suggested. 3. Any abrasions or rub marks on the spring portion of the strut will not be covered under warranty. The customer is responsible for all repair charges. 4. Driving at low PSI can cause the strut to bottom out. Repeated bottoming out can cause the strut to fail. Failure resulting from repeated bottoming out is not covered under warranty. 5. The customer is responsible for all shipping costs to Air Lift Company for all warranty claims. 6. Please call tech support at 1-800-248-0892 before shipping a product to Air Lift Company.
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Hardware
Item A B C D E P/N 35036 07077 18206 18479 21263 Description Rear Strut Assembly Upper Mount 5/16” Flat Washer 5/16” Nyloc Nut Air Fitting Qty. 2 2 2 2 2
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IMPORTANT: Always keep safety in mind when working on your vehicle. Completely read these instructions before installing the kit.
I. Preparing the Vehicle
1. Raise the vehicle and support the body with a hoist or jackstands. 2. Remove the rear wheels (Figure 1).
II. Strut Removal
1. Remove the one rear upper mounting nut and discard. (Figure 2).
Figure 2
NOTE: This is located behind the seats in the trunk compartment above the strut pocket.
2. Remove the two strut retaining bolts from the upper fenderwell and save for reinstallation (Figure 3). 3. Remove the two lower mounting nuts from the spindle and save for reinstallation (Figure 4). 4. Remove the strut from the vehicle and discard (Figure 5).
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III. Installing the Strut Assembly
1. Insert the air fitting (E) into the port in the upper end cap of the strut assembly (Figure 6). 2. Assemble the new strut (A) by placing the rubber protector onto the strut assembly. Next place the supplied rubber bushing (came on strut), rubber side facing up, upper mount (B), rubber bushing (came on strut), rubber side facing down, and nyloc nut (came on strut) onto the strut shaft. Figure 7 shows the first rubber bushing installed on the strut shaft. Insert the new strut assembly into the vehicle’s strut pocket (Figure 8). 3. Secure the strut by attaching the strut’s upper mount to the inside fenderwell with previously removed OEM hardware (Figure 9). 4. Reattach the two lower mounting bolts and nuts (Figure 10). 5. Attach the supplied 5/16” flat washer (C) and nut (D) to the upper mount stud that is closest to you (where the OEM nut was) (Figure 11). 6. Tighten all hardware securely at this time. 7. Repeat steps 1-5 for the other side of the vehicle. 8. Finished installation is shown in Figure 12.
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Correct Air Fitting Installation: Hex Nut edges are parallel with top and bottom upper end cap edges.
Incorrect Air Fitting Installation: Hex Nut point extends over bottom of upper end cap edge and could puncture air bag.
Figure 6
IV. Before Operating
1. Tighten and visually inspect all hardware after 100 miles. 2. Our Sport Compact Air Management System (#27741) kit is highly recommended for this product. 3. Please continue by reading the Maintenance and Operation section.
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V. Maintenance and Operation: Minimum Pressure Maximum Pressure 10 p.s.i. 150 p.s.i. Failure to maintain correct minimum pressure (or pressure proportional to load), bottoming out, overextension, or rubbing against another component will void the warranty.
By following these steps, vehicle owners should obtain the longest life and best results from their air-struts.
1. Always maintain Ride Height. 2. Always adjust the air pressure to maintain Ride Height. Increase or decrease pressure from the system as necessary to attain Ride Height for optimal ride and handling. 3. Should it become necessary to raise the vehicle by the frame or do any service work, make sure the system is at minimum pressure (10 p.s.i.) for safety and to reduce the tension on the suspension/brake components.
Thank you for purchasing Air Lift Products
Mailing Address: AIR LIFT COMPANY P.O. Box 80167 Lansing, MI 48908-0167 Street Address: AIR LIFT COMPANY 2727 Snow Rd. Lansing, MI 48917
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