What Is Air Suspension?
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2019 PRODUCT CATALOG ENGINEERED TO RIDE, BUILT TO LAST TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Features Vehicle Application List The Arnott Advantage 1 Audi® 3 What is air suspension? 4 Acura®/Bentley® 5 Tips & Tricks 6 BMW® 7 Product features 31-32 Cadillac® 8-10 Tips & Tricks 33 Citroën®/Fiat® 11 Product In-Depths Ford®/Lincoln®/Mercury® 13-14 Air Springs 12 General Motors® 15-17 New Air Struts 18 Iveco®/Jaguar® 17 Remanufactured Air Struts/Shocks 22 Jeep®/RAM® 19 Air Suspension Compressors 30 Land Rover® 20 Reference Maybach® 21 OEM Reference Table 34-41 Mercedes-Benz® 23-26 Contact Nissan®/Peugeot® 27 Contact Arnott 42 Porsche®/Volkswagen® 28 Since 1989, Arnott® Air Suspension Products is the trusted industry leader in aftermarket air Toyota®/Lexus® 29 suspension parts and accessories for luxury cars, pick-up trucks, and SUVs. Arnott delivers unparalleled innovation to the global aftermarket industry. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing and remanufacturing processes are driven by decades of extensive research and development in our 6,000 sq. meter facility in North America. With a trusted global network of The Arnott Advantage premier auto parts distributors, Arnott products have unparalleled availability in the marketplace. Our long and impressive record of accomplishments is the result of painstaking dedication to: Arnott’s commitment to OE quality form, fit and From Audi to Porsche, Range Rover to BMW and High quality aftermarket products that offer the form, fit and functionality of OE at an function begins with exhaustive engineering. Mercedes, Arnott has more than 40 test vehicles affordable price Arnott’s advanced designs are not only more to ensure that the products they engineer durable, but many are also easier to install than provide the luxury ride and durability that their OE counterparts. owners expect. Premium brand, multi-ply air bladders last longer Innovative Road Engineered to provide a luxury ride Engineering Tested Our precise production processes ensure the Innovative designs are easier to install – up to 90% faster than OE highest quality products are built every time, and Arnott’s quality assurance team is part of that our discerning customers only receive the the process from development to production. best parts for their vehicles. With facilities in North At every step, they make sure that Arnott’s America and Europe, Arnott has over 30.000 high standards of quality, engineering and THE BROADEST COVERAGE OF QUALITY AIR SUSPENSION PRODUCTS & OPTIONS square meters of manufacturing floor space which manufacturing are maintained. includes multiple Mazak 5-Axis CNC machines, We offer nearly 350 quality aftermarket air suspension products covering approximately 800 Precision advanced recharging stations, automated painting Comprehensive Production and state of the art warehousing. Quality Assurance applications, including air suspension compressors, innovative air springs, Arnott-designed new air Each and every Arnott product is thoroughly struts, remanufactured OE air struts, and coil spring conversion kits. tested during the development, engineering and production process. We employ a wide spectrum Arnott computer tests remanufactured shocks of evaluations to ensure a premium product and struts as well as compressors for durability including computerized shock dyno testing to and OE functionality. WARRANTY proprietary air bladder leak testing to countless miles on the road -- for real-world testing. Arnott offers a Two-Year Warranty for European Union customers on all air springs, new and Extensive Quality remanufactured air strut and shock assemblies, coil spring conversion kits, and air suspension Testing Checked compressors. Through the use of OE components and quality Tier 1 components such as leak-resistant seals, Arnott’s patented Electronic Bypass Module CNC-machined parts, premium brand rubber air installs easily to turn off any dashboard warning Improper use or installation is not a manufacturer’s defect. Arnott does not warranty air suspension sleeves, and VOSS air line fittings, Arnott delivers on lights once an Arnott Coil Spring Conversion Kit the superior quality customers can expect with each is installed. compressors that have burned out due to an air suspension leak. Arnott also does not warranty Arnott part. Warning pumps and electrical plugs that were modified, are missing labels or have water damage. Superior Lights Components 2 3 Arnott Products For: WHAT IS AIR SUSPENSION? AUDI ® Sub-Model New Air Struts/ Remanufactured Coil Spring Air Suspension Year Air Springs Information Shocks OE Struts/Shocks Conversion Kits Compressors AIR SUSPENSION BASICS A6/AVANT See footnotes for additional part information Air suspension systems use a compressor to inflate rubber air springs which may be separate from the shock absorber A-2869 SK-2779 36 C-2718 3 4 P-2134 ◄ F ► ◄ F ► or combined with the damper as an air suspension strut. Height sensors give the ECU a signal when the vehicle is not at a A-2133 ◄ R ► SK-2805 ◄ R ► 36 predetermined height. The compressor then pumps air into the air springs until the proper height is reached. A-2885 ◄ F ► 20 AS-3222 ◄ F ► 1997-2005 C5 Chassis A-2731 ◄ R ► 20 AS-3223 ◄ R ► AS-3230 ◄ F ► 20 Like all rubber components, air springs and struts are wear and tear parts. Typically, the rubber will dry rot and small cracks AS-3231 ◄ R ► 20 can form where the air bladder rolls upon itself. On average, an air suspension part will need to be replaced in six to ten years. A-2960 ◄ R ► AS-2816 F ► P-2984 2003-2011 C6 Chassis Mileage, climate, driving conditions and off-road usage will also influence the replacement rate. AS-2817 ◄ F A-3295 R ► AS-3312 ◄ F ► 2011-Current C7 Chassis (Sedan Only) A-3294 ◄ R EASY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR A6 ALLROAD/QUATTRO A-2869 ◄ F ► SK-2779 ◄ F ► 36 C-2718 3 4 P-2134 At first a driver may notice one corner, side, or the entire vehicle sitting lower than normal, but once the car is started the A-2133 ◄ R ► SK-2805 ◄ R ► 36 compressor might be able to maintain adequate pressure and ride height. Unless the leaks are fixed, these tiny holes will A-2885 ◄ F ► 20 AS-3222 ◄ F ► 1997-2005 C5 Chassis eventually grow larger than the air compressor can sustain, or the pump may simply burn out due to overheating causing A-2731 ◄ R ► 20 AS-3223 ◄ R ► additional expense. At that point the driver will notice the vehicle is unable to level itself or a dashboard warning light may come AS-3230 ◄ F ► 20 on indicating the compressor has failed. If the air suspension is no longer functioning the customer may not be able to drive it or AS-3231 ◄ R ► 20 A-2960 ◄ R ► AS-2816 F ► P-2984 the ride may be harsh and uncomfortable, making a replacement absolutely necessary. With air suspension now available in the 2003-2011 C6 Chassis AS-2817 ◄ F aftermarket, Arnott offers high quality replacement parts at an affordable price. S6 A-2960 ◄ R ► AS-2816 F ► P-2984 2006-2011 C6 Chassis AS-2817 ◄ F BENEFITS OF USING ARNOTT AIR SUSPENSION 2011-Current C7 Chassis (Sedan Only) AS-3312 ◄ F ► • Trusted for three decades A7 2011-Current C7 Chassis (Sedan Only) AS-3312 ◄ F ► • Highest quality with superior support S7 • Broadest aftermarket coverage 2011-Current C7 Chassis (Sedan Only) AS-3312 ◄ F ► • Simplified diagnosis & installation A8 • Additional turnover and profit AS-2775 F ► AS-2560 F ► P-2539 35 • Additional savings available for workshops AS-2776 ◄ F AS-2561 ◄ F P-2599 29 D3 (Normal) AS-2958 R ► AS-2959 ◄ R 2002-2010 AS-2777 F ► AS-2562 F ► P-2539 35 AS-2778 ◄ F AS-2563 ◄ F P-2599 29 D3 (Sport) AS-2965 R ► AS-2966 ◄ R ARNOTT NEW 2009-2017 D4/4H (Normal) AS-2864 ◄ F ► P-2986 2011-2017 D4/4H (Sport) AS-2865 ◄ F ► P-2986 Innovative S8 AIR SPRING Engineering AS-2777 F ► AS-2562 F ► AS-2778 ◄ F AS-2563 ◄ F • A-2869 2007-2009 D3 (Sport) AS-2965 R ► • Arnott new front air spring for the Audi AS-2966 ◄ R A6 (C5 chassis) Q7 • Continental ContiTech air spring A-2571 F ► C-2616 3 4 35 P-2496 bladder Precision 2006-2015 4L A-2572 ◄ F Production A-2523 ◄ R ► • Custom-molded nylon cap & piston ◄ / ► Left or Right of Vehicle Sub-Model Valve Sub-Model Valve • Fits OE shock or Arnott replacement Year Year F /R Front or Rear of Vehicle Information Blocks Information Blocks shock A6 A8 3 Complete 4-Wheel Kit 29 Diesel Engine Only • New upper mount included 2003-2011 Allroad (C6 Chassis) VB-3265 2002-2010 D3 (Normal & Sport) VB-3265 4 Includes Shocks 35 Gas Engine Only ALLROAD/QUATTRO S8 • Engineered in the USA and assembled Extensive 20 Gen-II/High Performance Spring Rate 36 Shock Only 1997-2005 C5 Chassis VB-3265 2007-2009 D3 (Sport) VB-3265 in the EU Testing 4 S6 5 2006-2011 C6 Chassis VB-3265 Arnott Products For: TIPS & TRICKS ACURA® /BENTLEY ® ARNOTT REMANUFACTURED WARNING LIGHTS A dashboard warning light typically indicates an air suspension problem such as a failed compressor. Another common AIR STRUT indicator for an air suspension problem is that the car is no longer leveled in the morning. • AS-2580 • Remanufactured in the COMPRESSOR PROBLEMS USA exclusively for Bentley An air suspension compressor failure it usually caused by a leak in the system. After replacement, check the air springs and Continental GT & Bentley other components and immediately replace any leaking components or the pump will fail again voiding the warranty. Flying Spur • Continental ContiTech air spring bladder CAR HEIGHT • New wiring, air valve & mount The height of the car is not determined by the air spring, but by the height sensors. • Anodized aluminum finish • Pre-assembled for easy installation LEAKS An air suspension leak is easy to find by spraying the air springs, struts and fittings with a soap and water solution.