Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
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Do not attempt to inflate any air spring which has been collapsed while uninflated from the rebound hanging position to the jounce stop.
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When installing a new air spring, care must be taken not to apply a load to the suspension until springs have been inflated using the air spring fill
procedure.
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After inflating an air spring in the hanging position, it must be inspected for correct shape.
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they effect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in
major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.
1. NOTE: The vehicle must be positioned on a suitable lifting device prior to deflating the air suspension system.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist until the wheel and tire assemblies are slightly above the ground.
2. Using the diagnostic tool, vent the air springs.
3. Remove the rear air spring retainer.
4. Detach the air spring from the rear axle.
5. Remove the air spring.
1
Disconnect the air spring solenoid electrical connector.
2
Compress the quick connect locking ring and pull out the air line.
3
Remove the air spring.
Installation
1. Install the air spring.
1
Position the air spring assembly in the frame seat.
2
Install the spring retainer clip.
2. Seat the bottom of the air spring on the rear axle.
3. NOTE: When installing the air lines, make sure the white air line is fully inserted into the fitting for correct installation.
Connect the air spring solenoid valve.
1
Connect the air spring electrical connector.
2
Connect the air line.
3
Make sure air spring is in the correct shape.
4. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the air spring, do not allow suspension to compress before the spring is inflated.
Lower the vehicle until the wheel and tire assemblies are slightly above the ground.
5. Using the diagnostic tool, inflate the air springs.
