OEM 2007 Lincoln Town Car Air Suspension Compressor

2007 Lincoln Town Car Air Suspension Compressor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What are the essential steps and precautions for servicing and repairing the air suspension compressor on 2007 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: Using inferior components for suspension fasteners during air suspension compressor repairs causes major service problems because it is vital to replace them with new parts of the same number or equivalent quality. The proper retention of components depends on strictly following torque specifications when reassembling the system. Positioning the vehicle on a hoist in neutral is necessary before maintenance to avoid air spring inflation or deflation while the power to the air suspension system remains off because unexpected movement can result in personal injury. The first step consists of setting the air suspension service switch to OFF position. Position the vehicle on a hoist at NEUTRAL gear position. You should first dismantle the air cleaner while you take out the pushpins securing the air compressor drier cover. The system requires you to eliminate both the canister pushpin and canister from its position. The air compressor requires disconnecting through quick connect locking ring compression before pulling out the air tube while removing the electrical connector. Fit the three air compressor bracket nuts tightly to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs) before reattaching them. When reattaching the air compressor assembly allow at least 3 mm (1/8 inch) of white tube visible at the fitting for the air drier to be inserted properly. You should reinstall components by following the same sequence of uninstallation.