0 AS-3462 Arnott New Rear Left Air Strut Ford Expedition (U324) & Lincoln Navigator (U326) 150

REAR AIR STRUT REMOVAL

1 Raise the vehicle.

2 Remove the rear wheels. (Figure 1)

3 Unplug the electrical connector from the air spring’s solenoid. (Figure 2)

4 Remove the air line from the air spring’s solenoid. Push the collar in to release and pull the air line out. (Figure 3)

5 Disconnect the ride height sensor. (Figure 4)

6 Remove the lower shock mounting nut and bolt. (Figure 5)

7 Remove the inner lower control arm nut and bolt. (Figures 6, 7)

8 Loosen and remove the top three (3) mounting nuts. (Figure 8)

9 Remove the air strut from vehicle. (Figure 9)

10 Removal complete.

REAR AIR STRUT INSTALLATION

Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer’s specifications during the installation process.

1 Install the new strut into the vehicle. (Figure 10)

2 Loosely secure the top mount nuts.

3 Install the lower strut mount bolt. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 11)

4 Install the inner control arm bolt. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 12)

5 Tighten the top mount nuts to manufacture’s specifications. (Figure 13)

6 Insert the air line. Reconnect the electrical connector. (Figure 14)

7 Reconnect the ride height sensor. (Figure 15)

8 Reinstall the wheel.

9 Lower the vehicle.

10 Installation complete.