rear bags removal and replacement

[fordfnatix]

just wondering if any one would like to share there thoughts on how to change the rear air bags on my ride.just in case there is something I might overlook.
thanks in advance

[capt512]

I don't have any info to provide but am interested as well since I'm sure I eventually will need to change mine...

[Bruce Wayne]

Me too, anyone have the Ford part number for the rear springs?

[ctrlraven]

Me too, anyone have the Ford part number for the rear springs?

http://www.arnottindustries.com/part_MERCURY_Air_Suspension_Pa rts_yid3_pid20.html

[EMAS]

http://www.arnottindustries.com/part_MERCURY_Air_Suspension_Pa rts_yid3_pid20.html

You don't want the Marquis bags those are softer than ours. You want these http://www.arnottindustries.com/part_LINCOLN_Air_Suspension_Pa rts_yid2_pid68_gid263.html with the Limo/HPP/Marauder spring rate.

As far as changing them it's pretty easy. Here is the manual from Arnott http://www.arnottindustries.com/file.asp?Manual=TRUE&ProductID=263&Size=SMALL

One thing I do different than their procedures is to leave the suspension on and trunk open until the car is supported by the jack stands. Then close the trunk, and listen to hear the system venting the springs. Sometimes you have to get in shut the door and turn the car on to make it do it. This usually won't vent all of the air but at least it reduces the big blast you get when you pull the solenoid to the release air position.

Also you are supposed to use the factory scan tool to fill the bags at least part way before you lower the car. W/o that this is what I do. Jack up the axle enough to place it higher in relation to the car than it is at normal ride height then activate the suspension at let it put some air in the bags, but not fully fill them. Shut off the suspension let it drop to full droop again, make sure the bags aren't twisted or otherwise pinched. Then proceed to put the car on the ground and turn the suspension back on.

[RF Overlord]

EMAS, thank you for all of that info^^^

I think it will be very helpful as these cars get older and start to need new parts in the RAS. You rock... :up:

[ctrlraven]

You don't want the Marquis bags those are softer than ours. You want these http://www.arnottindustries.com/part_LINCOLN_Air_Suspension_Pa rts_yid2_pid68_gid263.html with the Limo/HPP/Marauder spring rate.

As far as changing them it's pretty easy. Here is the manual from Arnott http://www.arnottindustries.com/file.asp?Manual=TRUE&ProductID=263&Size=SMALL

One thing I do different than their procedures is to leave the suspension on and trunk open until the car is supported by the jack stands. Then close the trunk, and listen to hear the system venting the springs. Sometimes you have to get in shut the door and turn the car on to make it do it. This usually won't vent all of the air but at least it reduces the big blast you get when you pull the solenoid to the release air position.

Also you are supposed to use the factory scan tool to fill the bags at least part way before you lower the car. W/o that this is what I do. Jack up the axle enough to place it higher in relation to the car than it is at normal ride height then activate the suspension at let it put some air in the bags, but not fully fill them. Shut off the suspension let it drop to full droop again, make sure the bags aren't twisted or otherwise pinched. Then proceed to put the car on the ground and turn the suspension back on.
Thanks for the correct part, I knew Arnott had something for our car, just wasn't sure which one it was.

[GetMeMyStogie]

Get a pair of the clips that hold the top of the air bag to the frame. They rust out, and Arnott doesn't supply replacements.

It's something you'd probably have to get from the dealership.

[fordfnatix]

thanks guys.
I plan on changing them this weekend.As long as I get them this week.and thats exactly the advice I needed.

[Bruce Wayne]

Anyone know the part number for the clips that hold the bags? Thanks