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Air Spring Fill - Refold Procedure

WARNING: Do not remove an air spring under any circumstances when there is pressure in the air spring. Do not remove any components supporting an air spring without either exhausting the air or providing support for the air spring to prevent vehicle damage or personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not clamp any portion of the air spring piston.
  1. Place air spring on flat surface.
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Spring
    G01942111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove air spring solenoid to expand collapsed air bag.
    Fig 2: Identifying Air Bag
    G01942112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Push membrane down over piston to correct height.
    Fig 3: Identifying Air Bag Membrane Height Specification
    G01942113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install air spring solenoid to help maintain correct height.
    Fig 4: Identifying Air Spring Solenoid
    G01942114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.