ARNOTT A-2123 User Manual REV 4

A-2123

ARNOTT FRONT AIR SPRING

FOR 2003-2009

LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER

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:

and disconnect power to the air suspension system prior to disassembly. Do not allow dirt or grease to enter the system.
Always wear standard protective hand, ear, and eye protection when servicing the air suspension system.

The air suspension system is under pressure (up to 10 bar, or 150 lbf/in). Verify pressure has been relieved

KIT CONTAINS:

PARTS LIST

P/N QTY DESCRIPTION

21-2123 1 ARNOTT FRONT AIR SPRING

21-4143 1 ACCESSORY KIT

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 [e-mail]

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Reading this manual signies your agreement to the terms of the general release, waiver of liability, and hold harmless agreement,
the full text of which is available at www.arnottinc.com.

• 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 qualied personnel.

• Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.

CAUTION:

in the instructions or in a different sequence.

Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specied

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 WHEEL.

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

FIGURE A

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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 B)

FIGURE B

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

FIGURE C

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

FIGURE D

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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 E)

FIGURE E

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

FIGURE F

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

FIGURE G

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

FIGURE H

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

FIGURE I

13. REMOVAL COMPLETE. (FIGURE J)

FIGURE J

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AIR SPRING REMOVAL

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

FIGURE K

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

FIGURE L

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 M)

FIGURE M

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

FIGURE N

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

FIGURE O

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

FIGURE P

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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 Q)

FIGURE Q

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

FIGURE R

9. REMOVAL COMPLETE.

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AIR SPRING INSTALLATION

Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specications during the installation process.

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AIR STRUT INSTALLATION

Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specications during the installation process.

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

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