Hellwig Air 6006 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

6006 Air Spring Kit

2001-06 Chevrolet/GMC 2500/3500 HD

Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING

YOUR INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT NOTES

DO NOT INFLATE AIR SPRING ASSEMBLY UNLESS IT HAS BEEN

PROPERLY INSTALLED ON VEHICLE.

DO NOT INFLATE AIR SPRINGS OVER 100 PSI

A MINIMUM OF 5-10 PSI MUST BE MAINTAINED IN AIR SPRINGS
AFTER INSTALLATION FOR WARRANTY TO BE VALID. FAILURE TO
KEEP MINIMUM PRESSURE IN AIR SPRINGS WILL VOID WARRANTY.

THIS UNIT IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE LEVEL LOAD CARRYING
CAPACITY OF YOUR VEHICLE. NEVER LOAD THE VEHICLE THIS
UNIT IS INSTALLED ON BEYOND THE MANUF ACTURER’S MAXIMUM
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING.

OVERINFLATION AND IMPROPER USE MA Y RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY.

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BEFORE STARTING YOUR PROJECT

WHEN LIFTING A VEHICLE WITH A JACK, BE SURE TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND USE
SAFETY STANDS.

ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS WILL NOT CRUSH OR DAMAGE
FUEL AND BRAKE LINES OR ELECTRICAL HARNESSES.

BEFORE DRILLING ANY HOLES, ENSURE THAT ALL ELECTRICAL WIRES, FUEL LINES,
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES AND ANY OTHER COMPONENTS ARE MOVED OR
PROTECTED TO AVOID DAMAGE FROM DRILLING ANY HOLES .

DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE VEHICLE OTHER THAN THOSE
OUTLINED IN THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET. IF ANY INTERFERENCE WITH THE GAS TANK,
FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES, EXHAUST PIPE, ETC. EXISTS, STOP YOUR INSTALLATION AND
CALL HELLWIG PRODUCTS FOR TECHNICAL HELP.

IF WHEELS ARE REMOVED FOR INSTALLATION OF KIT, CHECK MANUFACTURERS
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROPER LUG NUT TORQUE BEFORE REINSTALLING WHEELS.

WHEN CUTTING AIR BRAKE TUBING A SQUARE CUT IS REQUIRED OR LEAKAGE MAY
RESULT.

1. Park vehicle securely and set parking brake and
chock wheels. Remove factory bump stops from ve­hicle by removing nuts from studs using a 15mm
wrench or socket

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2. Install elbow fitting in port of air spring. Torque
fitting to approximately 20 ft-lb. Make sure that fit­ting is oriented as shown in photo.

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Short End to front of vehicle

Front of Vehicle (Pass Side Shown)

This side toward wheel

Attach air spring to plate us­ing countersunk hole.

Long End to rear of vehicle

This side toward center of axle

3. Lay out base plate as shown in photo. The air spring mounting hole is countersunk
on both sides to allow the plate to be oriented correctly for both the left and right sides
of the vehicle. (Passenger side shown) Attach air spring to plate using 3/8” flathead
bolt. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.

4. Insert a carriage bolt in the forward square hole
and attach air spring to plate using the 3/8 x 1” flat
head cap screw provided. Torque to 20-25 ft-lb.

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