Windstar V6-3.8L VIN 4 (1997)
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Air Dryer: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove air compressor assembly.
WARNING: TURN OFF REAR SUSPENSION LEVELER COMPRESSOR SWITCH TO PREVENT INJURY.
2. Remove compressor air drier-to-compressor motor retaining screw.
3. Twist compressor air drier clockwise to disengage from air compressor.
4. Remove compressor air drier and O-ring seal. Discard O-ring seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new O-ring on compressor air drier to ensure it is properly seated on compressor air drier end.
2. Install compressor air drier into air compressor and twist counterclockwise.
3. Install compressor air drier-to-compressor motor retaining screw. Tighten to 1.6-2.8 Nm (14-25 inch lbs.).
4. Install compressor and compressor air drier assembly.
5. Turn on rear suspension leveler compressor switch.