ARNOTT C-2608 User Manual REV 2

C-2608

ARNOTT REAR COIL SPRING CONVERSION KIT

FOR 1997-2002

FORD EXPEDITION/LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

Congratulations on your purchase of an Arnott® air suspension product. We at Arnott Incorporated are proud
to offer a high quality product at the industry’s most competitive pricing. Thank you for your condence in us

and our product.

Proper installation is essential to experience and appreciate the benets of this system. Please take a moment

to review these installation instructions before you begin to install these components on your vehicle. The

removal and installation of air suspension products should only be performed by a fully qualied, ASE

Certied, professional.

It is equally important to be aware of all necessary safety measures while installing your new Air Suspension

System. This includes proper lifting and immobilizing of the vehicle and isolation of any stored energy to

prevent personal injury or property damage.

"Engineered to Ride, Built to Last™"

WARNING:

and disconnect power to the air suspension system prior to disassembly. Do not allow dirt or grease to enter the system.
Always wear standard protective hand, ear, and eye protection when servicing the air suspension system.

The air suspension system is under pressure (up to 10 bar, or 150 lbf/in). Verify pressure has been relieved

KIT CONTAINS:

PARTS LIST

P/N QTY DESCRIPTION

14-5065 2 ARNOTT REAR SHOCK

14-3817 2 ARNOTT REAR COIL SPRING CONVERSION

21-7001 1 ACCESSORY KIT

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 [e-mail]

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

Reading this manual signies your agreement to the terms of the general release, waiver of liability, and hold harmless agreement,
the full text of which is available at www.arnottinc.com.

• Not to be stored below 5oF (-15oC) and above 122oF (50oC).

• Avoid damage to air lines and cables.

• Removal and installation is only to be performed by fully qualied personnel.

• Use car manufacturer’s diagnostic software.

CAUTION:

in the instructions or in a different sequence.

Damage to the vehicle and air suspension system can be incurred if work is carried out in a manner other than specied

To avoid the possibility of short circuits while working with electric components consult your owner's manual on how to
disconnect your battery.

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.

REMOVAL

1. TURN THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION. (SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE
PASSENGER FRONT KICK PLATE)

2. LIFT VEHICLE AND REMOVE BOTH REAR TIRES.

3. REMOVE AIR SPRING SOLENOID RETAINING CLIP.

4. REMOVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND AIR LINE FROM AIR SPRING SOLENOID VALVE.

5. ROTATE SOLENOID COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO THE FIRST STOP, AND THEN CAREFULLY PULL
OUT TO VENT THE AIR PRESSURE FROM THE AIR SPRING. AFTER AIR SPRING IS DEFLATED,
TURN AGAIN AND COMPLETELY REMOVE SOLENOID FROM AIR SPRING.

6. WITH PLIERS, OR A SUITABLE HOOKED TOOL, REMOVE THE CLIP THAT SECURES THE TOP OF
THE AIR SPRING TO THE CHASSIS. NOTE: TO ACCESS THE CLIP, GO UNDER THE WHEEL ARCH,
BETWEEN THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CHASSIS.

7. REMOVE THE PISTON-TO-AXLE SPRING SEAT CLIP. (AIR SPRING IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A
ROUND RETAINER CLIP UNDER THE PISTON CAP. TO UNSNAP CLIP, GENTLY PRY BETWEEN THE
PISTON AND THE AXLE. CLIP WILL UNSNAP WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED)

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8. CAREFULLY REMOVE AIR SPRING FROM THE VEHICLE.

9. UNPLUG THE AIR SPRING SOLENOID POWER SUPPLY, AND REMOVE THE AIR HOSE BY PUSHING
DOWN ON THE ORANGE QUICK RELEASE RING WHILE PULLING OUTWARD ON THE HOSE.

10. REMOVE THE AIR SPRING SOLENOID.

11. SEAL OFF HOSE TO PREVENT DIRT OR GREASE FROM ENTERING SYSTEM.

12. REMOVE BOTH REAR SHOCKS TO ALLOW AXLE TO HANG FREE UNSUPPORTED. THIS
WILL GIVE YOU EXTRA CLEARANCE FOR THE COIL SPRING.

INSTALLATION

Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer's specications during the installation process.

NOTE:

1. INSTALL THE COIL SPRINGS ONTO THE REAR AXLE.

2. USING A FLOOR JACK, RAISE THE REAR AXLE.

3. INSTALL THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS.

4. REMOVE THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT.

5. REPLACE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY.

6. REMOVE ALL SAFETY STANDS AND LOWER VEHICLE.

Tie the wires and air hose back away from any hot or moving parts. Do not cut the wires. Leave the system
whole in case you ever want to reinstall air suspension on the vehicle.

DISARMING THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

LOCATE THE VEHICLES AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL MODULE. UNPLUG THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE CONTROL
MODULE TO ELIMINATE ANY DASH WARNING LIGHTS.

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REMOVAL DIAGRAM INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

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