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<manual>
  <header>
    <text>A-2735</text>
    <text>ARNOTT REAR AIR SPRING</text>
    <text>FOR 2003-2006
LINCOLN NAVIGATOR/FORD EXPEDITION</text>    
  </header>
  
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    	<image file="..//A-2735/A-2735_001.jpg" alt="A-2735 Arnott Rear Air Spring" title="A-2735 Arnott Rear Air Spring" />
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    <section>
    <warning>
      <image file="..//ManualImages/warning_symbol.png"  alt="Warning" title="Warning"/>
      <text>
        The air suspension system is under pressure (up to 10 bar, or 150 lbf/in). Verify pressure has been relieved and disconnect power to the air suspension system prior to disassembly. Do not allow dirt or grease to enter the system. Always wear standard hand, ear, and eye protection when servicing the air suspension system. 
      </text>
    </warning>
  </section>
  
    <section>
    <disclaimer>
   		Arnott® is committed to the quality of its products. If you have a question or problem with any Arnott product, please contact Arnott by calling 800-251-8993 during normal business hours or email
    </disclaimer>
  </section>
  
  <section>
    <headline_large_left>GENERAL INFORMATION:</headline_large_left>
 </section>
 
  <section>
    <disclaimer>
      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
    </disclaimer>
  </section>
  
    <section>
    <list_item>Not to be stored below 5&#176;F (-15&#176;C) or above 122&#176;F (50&#176;C).</list_item>
    <list_item>Avoid damage to air lines and cables.</list_item>
    <list_item>Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualified personnel.</list_item>
    <list_item>Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.</list_item>
  </section>
  
  <section>
    <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.
    </caution>
  </section>
  
  <section>
    <warning>
      <image file="..//ManualImages/warning_symbol.png"  alt="Warning" title="Warning"/>
      <text>
         To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to
disconnect your battery.
      </text>
    </warning>
  </section>
  
  <section>
    <warning>
      <image file="..//ManualImages/warning_symbol.png"  alt="Warning" title="Warning"/>
      <text>
         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.
      </text>
    </warning>
  </section>
  
  <section>
    <headline_large_left>AIR STRUT REMOVAL</headline_large_left>
 </section>
 
 <section>
 	<text>
 		1. Set the steering to straight ahead.
 	</text>
 </section>
 
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 	<text>
 		2. Raise the vehicle.
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 </section>
 
 <section>
 	<text>
 		3. Remove the rear wheel. (FIGURE 10-1)
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    <sngl_image file="..//A-2735/A-2735_002.jpg" caption="FIGURE 10-1" alt="FIGURE 10-1" title="FIGURE 10-1" />
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 	<text>
 		4. Unplug the electrical connector from the air spring’s solenoid. (FIGURE 10-2)
 	</text>
 </section>
 
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    <sngl_image file="..//A-2735/A-2735_003.jpg" caption="FIGURE 10-2" alt="FIGURE 10-2" title="FIGURE 10-2" />
  </section>
  
  <section>
 	<text>
 		5. Remove the air line from the air spring’s solenoid. Push the collar in to release and pull the air line out. (FIGURE 10-3)
 	</text>
 </section>
 
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    <sngl_image file="..//A-2735/A-2735_004.jpg" caption="FIGURE 10-3" alt="FIGURE 10-3" title="FIGURE 10-3" />
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  	<text>
  		6. Loosen and remove the top three (3) mounting nuts and the bottom mounting nut/bolt. (FIGURES 10-4, 10-5)
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  </section>
  
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    <dbl_image file1="..//A-2735/A-2735_005.jpg" alt1="FIGURE 10-4" title1="tFIGURE 10-4" caption1="FIGURE 10-4" file2="..//A-2735/A-2735_006.jpg" alt2="FIGURE 10-5" title2="FIGURE 10-5" caption2="FIGURE 10-5" />
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  <section>
 	<text>
 		7. Remove the air strut from vehicle. (FIGURE 10-6)
 	</text>
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    <sngl_image file="..//A-2735/A-2735_007.jpg" caption="FIGURE 10-6" alt="FIGURE 10-6" title="FIGURE 10-6" />
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  <section>
  	<text>
  		8. Removal complete.
  	</text>
  </section>
  
  <section>
    <headline_large_left>AIR SPRING REMOVAL</headline_large_left>
 </section>
 
 <section>
    <warning>
      <image file="..//ManualImages/warning_symbol.png"  alt="Warning" title="Warning"/>
      <text>
         Note the alignment of the air spring and shock before disassembling.
      </text>
    </warning>
  </section>
  
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  	<note>
  		REFER TO THE DIAGRAM AT THE END FOR AIR SPRING REMOVAL.
  	</note>
  </section>
  
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  	<text>
  		1. Rotate the air strut’s solenoid counterclockwise to the first stop, then carefully pull out to depressurize the air spring.
  	</text>
  </section>
  
  <section>
  	<text>
  		2. Loosen the rod end nut and remove.
  	</text>
  </section>
  
  <section>
  	<text>
  		3. Turn the assembly upside down and using a flat head screwdriver depress the securing tabs to dislodge the
piston from its position.
  	</text>
  </section>
  
  <section>
  	<text>
  		4. Remove the shock from the air spring assembly.
  	</text>
  </section>
  
  <section>
  	<text>
  		5. Pull the retainer pins holding the upper mount to the air spring top and pry the mount off. If a new mount was
purchased, you may disregard this step.
  	</text>
  </section>
  
  <section>
    <headline_large_left>AIR SPRING INSTALLATION</headline_large_left>
 </section>
 
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    <warning>
      <image file="..//ManualImages/warning_symbol.png"  alt="Warning" title="Warning"/>
      <text>
         Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specifications during the installation process.
      </text>
    </warning>
  </section>
  
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  	<note>
  		REFER TO THE DIAGRAM AT THE END FOR AIR SPRING INSTALLATION.
  	</note>
  </section>
  
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  	<text>
  		1. Clean the reused parts and apply the new o-rings and lubricant.
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  </section>
  
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  	<text>
  		2. Install the new air spring onto the shock absorber.
  	</text>
  </section>
  
  <section>
  	<text>
  		3. Install either the reused or new top mount onto the air spring and firmly seat them together.
  	</text>
  </section>
  
  <section>
  	<text>
  		4. Secure the rod end nut and the retainer pins into place on the upper mount.
  	</text>
  </section>
  
  <section>
    <headline_large_left>AIR STRUT INSTALLATION</headline_large_left>
 </section>
 
 <section>
    <warning>
      <image file="..//ManualImages/warning_symbol.png"  alt="Warning" title="Warning"/>
      <text>
         Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specifications during the installation process.
      </text>
    </warning>
  </section>
  
  <section>
  	<text>
  		1. Installation is in reverse order of air strut removal.
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  </section>
  
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    <sngl_image file="..//A-2735/A-2735_008.jpg" caption="" alt="Diagram" title="Diagram" />
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  <footer>
  	<partNumber>A-2735</partNumber>
  	<revision>REV 4</revision>
  	<date>03/09/2015</date>
  </footer>
 
</manual>
