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Jacking up 1998 Grand Marquis
Hi all
I just bought a single owner 1998 GM. Not sure on specific trim. I was planning on major maintenance done this Saturday but, fortunately, came across few posts mentioning something about air suspension and proper jacking with it. So here's my question. From what I have noticed so far, mine has a large trapezoidal plug coming out of trunk panel on the left, driver side. About lower tire well height. It also has some sort of a switch up higher on the same side. Factory user guide for jacking mentions that plug as Air Suspension. I started looking into this and that's how I found that AS needs to be turned off before jacking. I, actually, have a scissor lift that I intend to use. I need guidance on how NOT to screw this up. Of course, I have only "at a glance"memory of what's in the trunk, as I never even suspected this car to have AS. Car drives perfectly, it was always dealer only serviced. SO I do not want to screw anything up. What exactly should I look for and do, before getting her up on the lift? I need to turn rotors, change oil, ATF, rear diff oil. Thank you |
Solved. I have springs. Likely retrofit.
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Before Jacking Up a Grand Marquis
Originally Posted by ukrkoz
(Post 22822)
Hi all
I just bought a single owner 1998 GM. Not sure on specific trim. I was planning on major maintenance done this Saturday but, fortunately, came across few posts mentioning something about air suspension and proper jacking with it. So here's my question. From what I have noticed so far, mine has a large trapezoidal plug coming out of trunk panel on the left, driver side. About lower tire well height. It also has some sort of a switch up higher on the same side. Factory user guide for jacking mentions that plug as Air Suspension. I started looking into this and that's how I found that AS needs to be turned off before jacking. I, actually, have a scissor lift that I intend to use. I need guidance on how NOT to screw this up. Of course, I have only "at a glance"memory of what's in the trunk, as I never even suspected this car to have AS. Car drives perfectly, it was always dealer only serviced. SO I do not want to screw anything up. What exactly should I look for and do, before getting her up on the lift? I need to turn rotors, change oil, ATF, rear diff oil. Thank you 1. - Disconnect the NEGATIVE Battery Cable at the Terminal. 2. - Make SURE that the cable is disconnected and AWAY from the battery post. Ford Shop Manual = ALWAYS disconnect the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal before doing ANY work on the vehicle. MUST be done to prevent damage to Computer and electrical system. Suggestions: Bosch #9606 Double Iridium Spark Plugs. 5-W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil. Bosch #3410 Oil Filter. Motorcraft Transmission Filter. Castrol Trans Fluid (Mercon V) LubeLocker Differential Gasket. Royal Purple 75-W-90 Gear Oil https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mer...4ffba9458b.jpg Eclipse Calipers; Police Pads; Drilled&Slotted Rotors; DOT 4 Brake Fluid; Centric Hoses. |
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