Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN W (2000)
4.
Position two (2) short safety stands directly under the rear axle housing. Lower the hoist so the rear axle is supported by the jack stands and the
front wheels fully contact the floor.
5.
Verify the rear shock absorber ride height reference marks are in alignment.
NOTE:
Tighten all of the control arms that were removed.
6.
Tighten both lower control arm pivot bolts and the upper control arm to frame mount pivot bolt to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft). Tighten the upper control
arm to axle bracket pivot bolt to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
7.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist, then remove the safety stands.
8.
Spray undercoating on reinforcement brackets, welds and all bare metal (avoid excessive overspray).
9.
Install the rear wheels. Tighten the lug nuts to 129 Nm (95 lb-ft).
10.
Lower the vehicle, then connect the battery ground cable.
11.
Program the radio stations.
