OEM 2009 Lincoln Town Car Air Suspension

2009 Lincoln Town Car Air Suspension Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What precautions should be taken before disconnecting or removing air suspension components on 2009 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: All personnel must empty air pressure from the air suspension system before separating or removing air suspension parts to minimize serious personal injuries. The proper refolding method applies to air springs before installation because improper folding could lead to a rupture which results in handling modifications for the vehicle. An incorrectly folded air spring requires a new air spring installation whenever it leads to driving a vehicle in this condition. Disregarding these instructions will lead to severe injuries among vehicle occupants. Prior to installing any rear air spring that needs unfolding it must be refolded while following the specific procedure which applies only to new or never-weight-bearing incorrectly folded springs. Product testing must replace any defective air springs that are either discovered before delivery or following vehicle operation since they cannot be used again. Inflating an air spring through collapsing it from the rebound hanging position to the jounce stop must be avoided. Install new air springs only when the suspension is free of all load because the air spring fill procedure remains mandatory for inflation. Check the air spring shape after performing inflation while it hangs in the air. The vehicle should be positioned on an appropriate lifting mechanism while in NEUTRAL drive position before being raised until wheel and tire assemblies are slightly elevated above floor level. A scan tool allows you to vent air springs while you remove the spring retainer to disconnect the air spring from the rear axle. The removal process starts with disconnecting the air spring solenoid electrical connector followed by compressing the quick connect locking ring before removing the air tube that leads to air spring removal. Install the air spring assembly into the frame seat before installing the spring retainer clip while you should position the air spring bottom on the rear axle. Complete installation calls for inserting the entire white air tube correctly into the fitting before you connect the electrical component of the air spring solenoid valve with the tube. The correct form of the air spring should be checked before inflation begins. The suspension must not compress before air entry to prevent damage. Use the scan tool while lowering the vehicle to pump air into the air springs until their position is slightly above the ground level.