Arnott rear air spring for, Lincoln navigator/ford expedition (4x2) – Air Suspension A-2148 REV 2 User Manual

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A-

2148

ARNOTT REAR AIR SPRING

FOR

1997-2002

LINCOLN NAVIGATOR/FORD EXPEDITION (4X2)

A-2148

REV 2

01/17/2014

AIR SPRING REMOVAL

1.

SET STEERING TO STRAIGHT AHEAD.


2.

RAISE VEHICLE.

3.

REMOVE REAR WHEEL.

4.

REMOVE AIR SPRING SOLENOID RETAINING-CLIP.

5.

ROTATE SOLENOID COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO THE FIRST STOP, AND THEN CAREFULLY PULL OUT TO VENT

THE AIR PRESSURE FROM THE AIR SPRING. AFTER AIR SPRING IS DEFLATED, TURN AGAIN AND REMOVE

SOLENOID FROM AIR SPRING.

6.

WITH PLIERS, OR A SUITABLE HOOKED TOOL, REMOVE THE CLIP THAT SECURES THE TOP OF THE AIR

SPRING TO THE CHASSIS. NOTE: TO ACCESS THE CLIP, GO UNDER THE WHEEL ARCH, BETWEEN THE BODY

OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CHASSIS.

7.

REMOVE THE PISTON-TO-AXLE SPRING SEAT CLIP. (AIR SPRING IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A ROUND RETAINER

CLIP UNDER THE PISTON CAP. TO UNSNAP CLIP, GENTLY PRY BETWEEN THE PISTON AND THE AXLE. CLIP

WILL UNSNAP WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED.)

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Reading this manual signifies your agreement to the terms of the general release, waiver of liability, and hold harmless agreement,

the full text of which is available at www.arnottinc.com.

• Not to be stored below 5

o

F (-15

o

C) and above 122

o

F (50

o

C).

• Avoid damage to air lines and cables.
• Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualified personnel.
• Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.

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.

Turn the air suspension switch to the OFF position (switch is located on the passenger front kick plate).

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