Air Spring Refold

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Marauder, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. 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 A 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 To Expand Collapsed Air Bag
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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 To Help Maintain Correct Height
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