Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Air Spring: Service and Repair
Piston Retainer Clip
REMOVAL
1. Using needle nose pliers, bend each of four prongs (holding rear air spring retainer to piston knob) outward.
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.
2. Remove and discard rear air spring retainer from air spring piston.
INSTALLATION
1. Align new retainer clip over piston knob.
Air Spring
2. Position a 1-inch diameter socket on rear air spring retainer and push clip downward until clip is fully seated on piston knob.
CAUTION: Do not clamp any portion of the rear spring piston to prevent damage to vehicle.