Air Spring Refold

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not clamp any portion of the air spring piston.

Fig 1: Placing Air Spring On Flat Surface

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Place the air spring on a flat surface.
Remove the air spring solenoid to expand the collapsed air bag.

Fig 2: Removing Air Spring Solenoid
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Push the membrane down over the piston to the correct height.

Fig 3: Pushing Membrane Down Over Piston To Correct Height
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Install the air spring solenoid to help maintain the correct height.

Fig 4: Installing Air Spring Solenoid
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