Air Springs Removal and Replacement Procedure

Parts and Materials Required

  • AIR SPRING
  • Flat head screwdriver
  • Shock Compression Tool

Time Required

  • 15 minutes

Removal Procedure

  1. Fully open the canopy door.
  2. Align the base of the air spring with the wide detent in the Shock Compression Tool as shown in the following photo.
  3. Compress the top end of the air spring until the top cap fits into the narrow detent on the Shock Compression Tool.
  4. Slightly lower the canopy door until the slots in the top of the air spring and the canopy door align.
  5. Using the flat head screwdriver, remove the top screw that secures the air spring.
  6. Using the flat head screwdriver, remove the bottom screw that secures the air spring.
  7. Carefully remove the air spring from the system.

Replacement Procedure

  1. ClosedPosition the air spring as shown in the following photo.
  2. ClosedAlign the base of the air spring with the wide detent in the Shock Compression Tool as shown in the following photo.
  3. ClosedCompress the top end of the air spring until the top cap fits into the narrow detent on the Shock Compression Tool.
  4. ClosedAlign the bottom of the air spring with the slot on the Panther System and fasten with the provided screw.
  5. ClosedSlightly lower the canopy door until the slots in the top of the air spring and the canopy door align.
  6. ClosedFasten the top of the air spring with the provided screw.
  7. ClosedHold the Shock Compression Tool and carefully lower the canopy door. The tool will disengage from the air spring when the spring compresses.
  Verify that the air springs for the front panels are not trapped behind the panel during installation.