Air Suspension A-2105 REV 2 - Manual (Page 2)

2
A- 2105
ARNOTT REAR AIR SPRING
FOR 1990-2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
FOR 1992-2011 FORD CROWN VICTORIA/
MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
A-2105 REV 2 01/17/2014
AIR SPRING REMOVAL
1. TURN AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION. (SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT)
2. SET STEERING TO STRAIGHT AHEAD.
3.
RAISE VEHICLE.
4. REMOVE REAR WHEEL.
5. REMOVE AIR SPRING SOLENOID RETAINING-CLIP.
6. ROTATE SOLENOID COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO THE FIRST STOP, AND THEN CAREFULLY PULL OUT TO VENT
THE AIR PRESSURE FROM THE AIR SPRING. AFTER AIR SPRING IS DEFLATED, TURN AGAIN AND REMOVE
SOLENOID FROM AIR SPRING.
7. WITH PLIERS, OR A SUITABLE HOOKED TOOL, REMOVE THE CLIP THAT SECURES THE TOP OF THE AIR SPRING
TO THE CHASSIS. NOTE: TO ACCESS THE CLIP, GO UNDER THE WHEEL ARCH, BETWEEN THE BODY OF THE
VEHICLE AND THE CHASSIS.
8. REMOVE THE PISTON-TO-AXLE SPRING SEAT CLIP. (AIR SPRING IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A ROUND RETAINER
CLIP UNDER THE PISTON CAP. TO UNSNAP CLIP, GENTLY PRY BETWEEN THE PISTON AND THE AXLE. CLIP
WILL UNSNAP WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED)
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Reading this manual signifies your agreement to the terms of the general release, waiver of liability, and hold harmless agreement,
the full text of which is available at www.arnottinc.com.
• Not to be stored below 5
o
F (-15
o
C) and above 122
o
F (50
o
C).
• Avoid damage to air lines and cables.
• Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualified personnel.
• Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.
CAUTION: Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified
in the instructions or in a different sequence.
To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to
disconnect your battery.
Consult your vehicle owner's manual, service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for
additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath
the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.