Air Spring: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not remove an air spring under any circumstances when there is pressure in the air spring. Do not remove any components supporting an air spring without either exhausting the air or providing support for the air spring to prevent vehicle damage. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to install any rear air spring that has become unfolded to prevent vehicle damage. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to observe the following instructions can result in a sudden failure of the air spring or suspension system.
- Any rear spring which is unfolded must be refolded prior to being installed in a vehicle.
- The air spring refolding procedure should only be used for an air spring which has never supported the vehicle's weight while in the incorrectly folded position.
- Improperly folded air springs found on vehicles during pre-delivery inspection or after use must be installed new.
- Do not attempt to inflate any air spring which has been collapsed while uninflated from the rebound hanging position to the jounce stop.
- When installing a new air spring, care must be taken not to apply a load to the suspension until springs have been inflated using the air spring fill procedure.
- After inflating an air spring in the hanging position, it must be inspected for correct shape.
CAUTION:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they effect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist until the wheel and tire assemblies are slightly above the ground. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Using the diagnostic tool, vent the air springs.
- Remove the rear air spring retainer.
- Detach the air spring from the rear axle.
- Remove the air spring.
- Disconnect the air spring solenoid electrical connector.
- Compress the quick connect locking ring and pull out the air line.
- Remove the air spring.
NOTE:
The vehicle must be positioned on a suitable lifting device prior to deflating the air suspension system.