eurowise Touareg Cayenne Air Suspension 2 Inch Lift Install Installation Guide
- June 17, 2024
- eurowise
Table of Contents
- eurowise Touareg Cayenne Air Suspension 2 Inch Lift Install
- Product Information
- Product Usage Instructions
- Touareg / Cayenne air suspension 2″ lift install
- TIPS DURING INSTALLATION
- Touareg Suspension Torque Specs
- TROUBLE SHOOTING
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
eurowise Touareg Cayenne Air Suspension 2 Inch Lift Install
Product Information
Specifications:
- Product: Touareg / Cayenne Air Suspension 2 Lift
- Manufacturer: Eurowise
- Location: 440 Springbrook Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
- Contact: 704-559-8100 | info@eurowise.com
- Websites: www.eurowise.com | shop.eurowise.com
Product Usage Instructions
Level Sensor Relocation Link Installation:
- Install the supplied level sensor relocation link to replace the front upper control arm level sensor bracket.
- Use a small Phillips head screwdriver to remove the OEM plastic mount by pushing the plastic locking pin in the center of the bracket.
- Install the new aluminum bracket with the provided M6 bolt.
Lower Strut Installation
- After installing everything, ensure the lower strut is correctly positioned.
- Bolts on the backside can be installed in any direction, while bolts on the front side should only be installed from inside pointing outwards.
Subframe Modification
- Identify the two aluminum tabs on the subframe that will contact the lower air strut magnetic sensor.
- Use a saw or cut-off wheel to break or cut off these tabs to prevent interference with the sensor.
Rear Spacer Installation
- Install spacers between the upper strut mount cradle on the rear of the vehicle.
- Drop the cradle, install the spacers, and use the new longer bolts provided to secure the assembly.
Suspension Torque Specs Rear:
Refer to the provided Touareg Suspension Torque Specs for rear suspension
components.
Air Suspension Level Sensor Installation:
- Install the short bracket on the front and long brackets on the rear air suspension level sensors.
- Use a flat head screwdriver or needle-nose pliers to remove the old brackets without bending the plastic arm on the OEM sensor.
- Gently snap the new level arms into place by hand.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Do I need to install the level sensor relocation link if using Eurowise
tubular control arms?
A: No, the installation of the level sensor relocation link is only
required for vehicles using OEM upper control arms.
Touareg / Cayenne air suspension 2″ lift install
Front struts are installed this way on the front on the lower strut arms. You
must loosen the control arms and use a pry bar to get the bolt in. A second
person us useful to help.
Do not install the bolts from the outside in. Make sure you insert the bolt
from the inside of the strut body facing outwards. Failure to do so will
result in contact with the axle shaft.
NOTE : We recommend to alway drive on and Offroad in “automode”. Driving on “Offroad” mode can cause longterm damage to the axle joints due to the extreme angles in “OFFROAD” setting. Contact us for our subframe drop kit to correct axle geometry to utilize “OFFROAD” mode reliably.
TIPS DURING INSTALLATION
- Removing outer axle nut helps relieve tension on axle when removing struts. If you pull down too far you could pop the inner joint out.
- Loosen the subframe bolts in front ( 4 bolts ) as far down as possible to allow the subframe to rest.
- Doing this will allow to take tension off the axle and make removal and installation of the axle easier.
- We are not responsible for improper installation of this lift kit. Please have a professional install this kit. Email us if you have any questions or concerns.
Info@eurowise.com
Install supplied level sensor relocation link as shown above. It replaces the
front upper control arm level sensor bracket. It will reposition the arm back
so there is no binding with the new shorter arm. It will also reinforce the
OEM plastic arm as they are prone to breaking due to being plastic.
To remove the OEM plastic mount use a small phillips head screw drive and push
the plastic locking pin in the center of the bracket. then the plastic bracket
will come off. Install the new aluminum bracket shown above with M6 bolt
supplied.
This only applies to vehicles using OEM upper control arms. If you are using
eurowise tubular control arms then this is not needed. Once everything is installed this is how it will look.
This is the lower strut looking at it from the back of the car. The bolts can
be installed either way on the backside only. This is the lower strut looking at it from the front of the car
back. The bolts can ONLY be installed from the inside of the strut pointing
out. On the subframe there are two
aluminum tabs that will contact the lower airstrut magnetic sensor. These tabs
need to be broken or cut off. they are aluminum so a saw will cut thru them
easily. Or you can use a cut off wheel and cut the surface and then use a
hammer to knock it off the rest of the way. On the rear the spacers are installed between the upper strut
mount cradle. The cradle holds both rear Air struts. Theres 4 bolts holding
the assembly in place. You drop the cradle and install the spacers and install
between and install the new longer bolts provided.
IMPORTANT NOTES
One thing a lot of people miss when raising their rig are suspension pivots.
So often they leave the suspension bound up because they are not understanding
the range of movement in the bushings. I’ve seen several posts recently for
example with the new Forge lift kit where people can’t get the rear struts
back in. You need to loosen every pivot BEFORE you reinstall. I leave these
pivots loose, reinstall the strut w spacer, set the car back on the ground
then tighten them before lifting the truck again to properly torque them. By
doing this the bushing will move closer to the middle of its range of movement
and not bind.
Touareg Suspension Torque Specs
Rear:
- Crossmember Bolts
- M12 x 1.5 x 80
- 90 NM + 90°
- Lower Control Arm/ Subframe
- M14 x 1.5
- Front- 150 NM + 90°
- Rear- 180 NM
- Tie Rod/ Subframe
- M14 x 1.5
- 180 NM
- Tie Rod/ Spindle
- M16 x 1.5
- 150 NM + 90°
- Upper Arm/ Front Subframe
- M12 x 1.5
- Front- 90 NM + 90°
- Rear- 90 NM + 90°
- Upper Arm/ Spindle
- Front- M14 x 1.5
- 150 NM + 90°
- Rear- M16 x 1.5
- 150 NM + 90°
Front
- Lower Control Arm/ Subframe
- M14 x 1.5
- 180 NM
- Air Strut/ Lower Control Arm
- M14 x 1.5 x 102
- 150 NM + 90°
- Upper Control Arm/ Mount
- M10
- 50 NM + 90°
- Upper Control Arm Ball Joint
- M12 x 1.5
- 95 NM
- Strut Top Hat/ Body
- ?
- 50 NM + 90°
- Lower Ball Joint
- M14 x 1.5
- 105 NM
- Tie Rod End
- M14 x 1.5
- 90 NM
On the air suspension level sensors. You install the Short bracket we include
in the fronts.
Long brackets go on the rear, Just use a flat head screw driver and pop the
old brackets off. Or some needle nose pliers. makes sure not to bend the
plastic arm on the OEM sensor or it will break!
Pop the new level arms by hand. they just snap right in.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
-
Noise in rear end of vehicle. (Knocking, clunking over bumps)
In some cases when the shock mounts are very worn and loose it can cause the upper shock mount on the airbags to contact the subframe after lowing for the lift kit. You can inspect this area below for contact points. To resolve you can drop the airbag and shave some of the upper mount to clear the subframe. You can see below the place of contact after time. -
Height is not level front to rear.
You can dial in the height higher and lower to desired height by lengthening or shortening the level sensor links.- LENGTHEN = Lowers vehicle
- SHORTEN = raises vehicle
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS RELATED TO YOUR PRODUCT PLEASE CONTACT US!
440 SPRINGBROOK ROAD. CHARLOTTE, NC 28217 |
704-559-8100
INFO@EUROWISE.COM |
WWW.EUROWISE.COM |
SHOP.EUROWISE.COM
References
- Specializing in European Service, Performance and Fabrication – Eurowise Performance
- Eurowise Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes, & Porsche Service
- eurowise – Profile – Eurowise Forum
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