OEM Lincoln Town Car Air Suspension

Lincoln Town Car Air Suspension Parts and Q&A

• Air Spring, Rear
  3U2Z-5580-PA
  Q: How to Service and Repair the Air Suspension System on Lincoln Town Car?

  A:

  Service and repair of air springs start by verifying that all parts of the air spring piston remain unclamped. Set the air spring onto a smooth flat surface. Start the service by taking out the air spring solenoid which lets the compressed Air Bag expand. After expansion you should push the membrane over the piston to obtain the desired height. The correct height can be sustained through installing the air spring solenoid afterward.
• Air Spring
  6W1Z-5560-BA
  Q: What Are the Crucial Steps to Follow When Servicing a Front Air Suspension Spring to Ensure Safety and Proper Functionality on Lincoln Town Car?

  A:

  It is important to keep air springs under pressure before servicing because removal under pressure could result in personal injury. Make certain the air pressure is at zero or support the air spring before handling any components. Critical suspension fasteners need new components for replacements which must correspond either to the original part number or an equivalent part that outperforms lower-quality alternatives. The exact torque values need to be followed during assembly process to achieve proper component retention. Any unfolded rear spring needs a new refolded installation process which applies only to air springs that have never supported vehicle weight on improper folding positions. The inspection identifies improperly folded air springs which need replacement and the practice of raising collapsed air springs from rebound hanging to jounce stop position remains unacceptable. The installation of new air springs requires following the described air spring fill process before suspension load application and subsequent air spring shape inspection. An installation check requires that air springs have no folds or creases because refolding procedures must be done if necessary. The air spring refolding process begins with placing it flat on a stable surface while removing the solenoid to pump air and pushing down the membrane until reaching the needed height followed by reinstallation of the solenoid to maintain that height.