Hellwig Power Lift 6097 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS6097Air Suspension Kit (pat. pending)2007+ Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, YukonThank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Produc

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-746013. Prepare leveling valve for installation. The inlet and exhaust ports have ascreen across the base of the

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-746014. Attach leveling valve bracket to valve as shown using 1/4” nylon locknutsand washers. Orient valve at an

16. Assemble linkage as shown in photos and clamp leveling valve bracket toframe crossmember in location shown so that linkage geometry matches photo.

17. IMPORTANT– BEFORE DRILLING ANY MOUNTING HOLES IN CROSS-MEMBER, remove jack stands and lower frame so that the weight of the vehicle is onthe bumps

18. Reconnect shock absorbers to axle brackets and torque bolts to 60-70 ft-lb. IMPORTANT— Raisevehicle frame until the wheels come off the ground and

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-746019. When satisfied with position of leveling valve and linkage has been checkedfor proper operation and clea

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-746020. Prepare the compressor for mounting by HAND-TIGHTENING the air filterinto the port on the compressor. If

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-746022. Locate compressor on forward side of spare tire crossmember on passengerside of vehicle as shown in phot

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-746022. Prepare air tank as shown. Apply pipe sealant or Teflon tape to all fittings.Attach tank to tank bracket

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-746024. Connect fitting on relay bulkhead to 3/8” fitting on tank using 3/8” nylon tub-ing as shown. Make sure h

BEFORE STARTINGYOUR PROJECTWHEN LIFTING A VEHICLE WITH A JACK, BE SURE TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND USE SAFETY STANDS.ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLATION OF

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460Plumbing and Wiring Diagram6097 ( R-6097) 10/03/2007

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-746026. Connect air springs to leveling valve as shown. Loop passenger side hose overcrossmember as shown to avo

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460For Best PerformanceThis suspension system is designed to work with the factory supplied shocks andsuspensio

Part A Air Spring Installation1. Prepare vehicle for installation bychocking front tires and setting emer-gency brake. Before starting installa-tion,

4a. Prepare driver side air springassembly by installing 1/2” MPTx 3/8 push to connect fitting intoair spring. Torque to 25-30 ft-lb.The driver side f

5. Attach axle bracket to air spring as shown. The reinforcement braces are to beinstalled over the coil seat on the axle. Note that the bracket is in

7. To aid assembly of brackets to frame, lower frame of vehicle slightly so that the air springassembly holds itself in place between the axle and fra

8. Passenger side—Place 3/8-16x2-3/4” bolts through slotted holes in axle bracket as shownand attach qty 2 axle straps to passenger side axle bracket

9. Remove factory brake line bracket from axle and install brake relocation bracket using axlecover bolt and 5/16” bolt and nut to attach brake hoses

559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-746011. Reference the ride height from step (1) and subtract 1” from this measurement. Ad-just frame height to t