OEM Ford Crown Victoria Air Suspension Compressor

Ford Crown Victoria Air Suspension Compressor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Compressor Assembly
  8W1Z-5319-A
  Q: How to service and repair the air suspension compressor on Ford Crown Victoria?

  A: The first step for servicing the Air Suspension compressor involves turning off power to the system because unintended air spring movements might shift the vehicle while repairing which could cause injury to personnel. The switch for air suspension service should be set to OFF. The vehicle should rest in NEUTRAL position while positioned on a hoist. The air cleaner along with the air compressor drier cover needs to be removed by detaching the pushpins. Open the compressor canister by removing its pushpin and pull out the canister. To remove the air suspension compressor plug the quick connect locking ring by compressing it before pulling the air line out then disconnect the electrical connector. When reinstalling the air suspension compressor retain the nuts tightly at 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.). The last step is compressor air suspension removal. Check the installation success by inserting at least 3 mm (1/8 inch) of white air line visibility in the compressor drier fitting before finishing the installation procedure.