Front Pair Air Suspension Bags For Ford Expedition Lincoln Navigator 2003-2006

Item Specifications

Key Words: Front Pair Air Suspension Spring Bags For 2003-2006 U222 Ford Expedition 2003-2006 U228 Lincoln Navigator

*Air Suspension Strut Removal Guideline

Caution: Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specified in the instructions or in a different sequence.

To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to disconnect your battery.

Consult your vehicle owner's manual,service manual, or car dealer for the correct jacking points on your vehicle and for additional care, safety and maintenance instructions. Under no circumstances should any work be completed underneath the vehicle if it is not adequately supported, as serious injuries and death can occur.

1.Set the steering to straight ahead.

2.Raise the vehicle.

3.Remove the front wheel.(picture 1)

4.Unplug the electrical connector from the air spring's solenoid.(picture 2)

5.Remove the air line from the air spring's solenoid. Push the collar in to release and pull the air line out.(picture 3)

6.Loosen and remove the ball joint nut to separate the ball joint from the spindle assembly.(picture 4,5)

7.Loosen and remove the top three(3)mounting nuts and bottom mounting nut/bolt.(picture 6,7)

8.Remove the air strut from vehicle.(picture 8)

9.Removal complete.

*Air Suspension Spring Removal Guideline

1.Rotate the air strut's solenoid counterclockwise to the first stop, then carefully pull out to depressurize the air spring.

2.Loosen the rod end nut and remove.

3.Turn the assembly upside down and using a flat head screwdriver depress the securing tabs to dislodge the piston from its position.

4.Remove the shock from the air spring assembly.

5.Pull the retainer pins holding the upper mount to the air spring top and pry the mount off. If a new mount was purchased you may disregard this step.

*Air Suspension Spring Installation Guideline

1.Clean the reused parts and apply the new o-rings and lubricant.

2.Install the new air spring onto the shock absorber.

3.Install either the reused or new top mount onto the air spring and firmly seat them together.

4.Secure the rod end nut and the retainer pins into place on the upper mount.

*Air Suspension Strut Installation Guideline

Installation is in reverse order of air strut removal.

*Removal Warning & Notice

Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Any air spring which is unfolded must be refolded prior to being installed in a vehicle. Refer to the procedure. An incorrectly folded air spring could rupture, altering the handling characteristics of the vehicle. If a vehicle has been driven with an incorrectly folded air spring, a new air spring must be installed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Failure to observe the following instructions may result in a sudden failure of the air spring or suspension system.

Any rear spring which is unfolded must be refolded prior to being installed in a vehicle.

The air spring refolding procedure should only be used for an air spring which has never supported the vehicle's weight while in the incorrectly folded position.

Incorrectly folded air springs found on vehicles during pre-delivery inspection or after use must be installed new.

Do not attempt to inflate any air spring which has been collapsed while uninflated from the rebound hanging position to the jounce stop.

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.

After inflating an air spring in the hanging position, it must be inspected for correct shape.

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 scan tool, vent the air springs.

3.Remove the air spring retainer.

4.Detach the air spring from the rear axle.

5.Remove the air spring in the following sequence.

1.Disconnect the air spring solenoid electrical connector.

2.Compress the quick connect locking ring and pull out the air tube.

3.Remove the air spring.

Please double confirm the compatibility as well as the OEM number before purchasing.

Instruction is not included. Professional installation is recommended.

Includes

Pair for Front Left & Right Air Suspension Spring Bags