Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they effect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number or an equivalent part must be installed, if installation is necessary. Do not use a part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

Remove the air compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR .
Remove the air compressor drier.
1. Remove the screw.
  - To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
2. Rotate the air compressor drier 90 degrees to unlock then remove the air compressor drier.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Air Compressor Drier
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Inspect the O-ring for damage and install a new O-ring as necessary. Lubricate the solenoid seal area with grease.

NOTE: When installing the air tubes, make sure the white tube is fully inserted into the fitting for correct installation.

NOTE: Ride height adjustments must be carried out after the air compressor/drier is installed.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.