Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Rear Air Spring

Removal

  WARNING: 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.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Depressurize the air suspension system.
   

1. Remove the lower control arm.
   Refer to: Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: The electrical connector is located above the subframe.

   Disconnect the rear air spring electrical connector.
   

1. Lower the rear air spring to gain access to the air line connector.
   

1. Disconnect the rear air spring air line connector and remove the rear air spring.
   Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: The RH and LH rear air springs are not interchangeable.

   Make sure the rear air spring is properly aligned during installation.