Rear Air Suspension System

KT-1102

How to install the Rear Air Suspension System

5 piecesFits 3 cars

Pick your car in the car picker at the top of the page to check it fits and see the notes for your car.

All 3 cars it fits
YearsMakeModelEngineChoose
1997–2002FordExpeditionV8 4.6L
1997–2002FordExpeditionV8 5.4L
1998–2002LincolnNavigatorV8 5.4L

What's in the box 5 pieces

  • Rear Air Suspension Spring
    1

    2 × Rear Air Suspension Spring

    Rear

  • Air Suspension Compressor
    2

    Air Suspension Compressor

  • Rear Suspension Solenoid
    3

    2 × Rear Suspension Solenoid

    Rear

Where each piece goes

FRONT OF CARDRIVER SIDEPASSENGER SIDE1133
  • 1Rear Air Suspension Spring: Rear
  • 2Air Suspension Compressor
  • 3Rear Suspension Solenoid: Rear

Install steps

Good to knowReplace all 5 together
  1. 1

    Turn the air suspension off

    Switch the air suspension off and let the system vent before you open any air line.

  2. 2

    Get the car ready

    Lift the car, support it on jack stands and take the wheel off. Support the axle or control arm.

  3. 3

    Rear Air Suspension Spring

    Rear. Disconnect the air line, remove the old part, fit the new one and reconnect the air line until it clicks.

  4. 4

    Air Suspension Compressor

    Disconnect the air line, remove the old part, fit the new one and reconnect the air line until it clicks.

  5. 5

    Rear Suspension Solenoid

    Rear. Disconnect the air line, remove the old part, fit the new one and reconnect the air line until it clicks.

  6. 6

    Turn it back on and test

    Switch the air suspension back on, start the engine and let the system fill. Check for hissing and that the car sits level.

Torque values: Use the torque values in your car's service manual. We only show a number here once it is checked for your car.