Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Removing Air Spring
6. Remove spring piston-to-axle spring seat.
a. Insert Air Spring Remover T9OP-5310-A between axle tube and spring seat on forward side of axle.
b. Position tool so that its flat end rests on air spring piston knob. Push downward, forcing piston and retainer clip off of axle spring seat.
7. Remove rear spring.
INSTALLATION
1. Install air spring solenoid valve.
2. Install air spring into frame spring seat, taking care to keep solenoid valve air and electrical connections clean and free of damage.
3. Connect push-on ring spring retainer clip to knob of spring cap from top side of frame spring seat.
4. Connect air line and electrical connector to solenoid valve assembly.
5. Install heat shield to frame rear spring seat, if required.
6. Align air rear spring piston to axle seats. Squeeze to increase pressure and push downward on piston, snapping piston to axle seat at rebound and
supported by shock absorber.
7. Refill air rear springs.
CAUTION: Air rear springs may be damaged if suspension is allowed to compress before spring is inflated.
