Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
Air Spring: Service and Repair
Piston Retainer Clip
CAUTION: Retainer clip may be distorted. Visually inspect for bent fingers at outer diameter of clip or distortion across retainer clip. If these
conditions are present, replace rear air spring retainer.
REMOVAL
1. Using needle nose pliers, bend each of four prongs (holding rear air spring retainer to piston knob) outward.
2. Remove and discard rear air spring retainer from air spring piston.
INSTALLATION
1. Align new rear air spring retainer over piston knob.
CAUTION: Do not clamp any portion of the rear spring piston to prevent damage to vehicle.
2. Position a 1-inch diameter socket on rear air spring retainer and push clip downward until clip is fully seated on piston knob.
