Rear Suspension - Too Soft of A Ride

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Article No. 89-7-3

SUSPENSION - REAR - TOO SOFT OF A RIDE

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988 CONTINENTAL


ISSUE: A soft and mushy ride that gives you the sensation of a floating motion may be caused by rear air struts that are too soft to provide the desired ride.

ACTION: Install new design air struts that provide a firmer ride. Refer to the 1988 Continental Shop Manual, Section 14-32-6 for service details.

NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL NEW DESIGN STRUTS FOR CONCERNS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A "SOFT RIDE".

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E90Y-5A965-A Rear Air Strut B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage, Major Component Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
890703A Install Both Struts 3.1 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
5A965 63
OASIS CODES: 3200