Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
Air Spring: Service and Repair
Front
REMOVAL
1. Bleed the air from the air suspension system.
WARNING:
DO NOT REMOVE AN AIR SHOCK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN THERE IS PRESSURE IN THE AIR SHOCK. DO
NOT REMOVE ANY COMPONENTS SUPPORTING AN AIR SHOCK WITHOUT EITHER EXHAUSTING THE AIR OR
PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE AIR SHOCK TO PREVENT VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING, JACKING OR
TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR SUSPENSION
SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED INFLATION
OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the air shock lower nut and bolt.
4. Disconnect the air line.
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Push the red ring in and hold firmly to remove the air line.
WARNING: DISCONNECTING ANY AIR LINE THAT IS CONNECTED TO AN AIR SHOCK CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS AS HIGH PRESSURE AIR IS VENTED UNCONTROLLED. BEFORE DISCONNECTING AIR
LINES CONNECTED TO AIR SHOCKS, USE NGS TESTER ACTIVE COMMAND VENT FNT TO RELIEVE ALL PRESSURE.
CAUTION: For removal of LH front air shock absorber, always disconnect top of front height sensor from the upper frame bracket to prevent
damage to the height sensor.