Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Air Spring: Service and Repair
Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Turn air suspension switch OFF.
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Suspension must be fully down with no load.
Air Spring
3. Remove heat shield as required.
4. Remove spring retainer clip.
WARNING: Do not remove an air spring under any circumstances when there is pressure in the air spring. Do not remove any
components supporting an air spring without either exhausting the air or providing support for the air spring.
5. Remove air spring solenoid.
Removing Air Spring
6. Remove spring piston-to-axle spring seat.
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Insert Air Spring Removal Tool T90P-5310-A between axle tube and spring seat on forward side of axle.
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Position tool so that its flat end rests on piston knob. Push downward, forcing piston and retainer clip off of axle spring seat.
7. Remove air spring.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Do not attempt to install or inflate any air spring that has become unfolded. Any spring which is unfolded must be refolded as
shown, prior to being installed in a vehicle. See: Air Spring Filling or Refolding/Air Spring, Refolding
1. Install air spring solenoid.
