Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L DOHC VIN R (2001)
Air Spring: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Removal
WARNING: Before repairing or installing any air suspension component(s), turn off the air suspension switch or disconnect the battery
ground cable to prevent vehicle damage or personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to install or inflate any air spring that has become unfolded to prevent vehicle damage or personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to observe the following procedures may result in a sudden failure of the suspension system.
WARNING: Any air spring which is unfolded must be refolded prior to being installed in a vehicle.
WARNING: The air spring refolding procedure should not be used for an air spring which has never supported the vehicle's weight while in
the correct folded position.
WARNING: Vehicles with an incorrectly folded air spring(s) found after the vehicle has been driven, must have a new air spring installed.
WARNING: Do not attempt to inflate any air spring which has collapsed while deflated from the rebound hanging position to the jounce
stop.
WARNING: When installing a new air spring, care must be taken to not apply a load to the suspension until the air springs have been
inflated using the air spring fill procedure.
WARNING: After inflating an air spring in the hanging position, it must be inspected for proper shape.
NOTE: The vehicle must be positioned on a suitable lifting device prior to deflating the air suspension system.
1. Deflate the air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the rear air spring retainer.
