Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN W (2000)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Lower Arm
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components and their failure can result in major
service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure proper retention of these parts.
Vehicles Equipped With Air Suspension
1. WARNING: The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension
vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during
these operations.
Turn the air suspension service switch off.
All Vehicles
2. Mark the rear suspension shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
5. Use the special tool 014-00942 or equivalent to support the rear axle.
Vehicles Equipped With Air Suspension
6. WARNING: Do not remove an air spring under any circumstances when there is air pressure in the air spring. Do not remove any
components supporting an air spring without exhausting the air.
Release the air pressure from the air springs.
All Vehicles
