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Can a good amateur mechanic repair/replace the air suspension on a 2002 Lincoln towncar?

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I did this by putting car on jack stands so the suspension was all the way down. CAUTION: Open trunk and turn off jack up switch located on left side of trunk wall. Rich

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Not a good idea.... but can try.

  • Tom McClurg Nov 20, 2010

    There is very little info on this subject online and I don't have a manual that describes the steps, but if one can do struts and shocks, what additional special tools, techniques, etc. would be needed?

  • deton8 von Splosion Dec 11, 2016

    As long as you are aware of the potential energy (in every suspension system)... and remember to shut off the compressor BEFORE you start... THESE parts sell like hot cakes...

    Check out your prices on rockauto.com & don't forget folks like AUTOZONE have tool lending programs.

    Personally I'm more afraid of SPRINGS than air-bags... I've had a spring break while I was working on it... V-v-very SCARY!!!

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