Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Position Rear Hub Remover T89P-1225-AH. Assemble Front Hub Remover/Replacer T81P-1104-C and Step Plate Adapter D80L-630-5 or
equivalent. With forcing nut below the crossbar, hold forcing screw and turn forcing nut to remove rear hub.
4. Remove the rear brake backing plate.
5. Remove bearing retainer snap ring.
6. Place rear wheel knuckle and rear wheel bearing on a press bed using Hub Support T89P-1104-A and Front Hub Bearing Remover/Replacer
T83P-1104-AH2. Press rear wheel bearing out of rear wheel knuckle.
INSTALLATION
1. Place rear wheel knuckle assembly on press bed and position rear wheel bearing in the bearing bore of the rear wheel knuckle.
2. Using Bearing Replacer T86P-1104-A3, press the bearing into the rear wheel knuckle.
NOTE: Installed bearing must rest against shoulder in knuckle bore.
3. Install bearing retainer snap ring.
4. On vehicles with drum brakes, position the rear brake backing plate on the rear wheel knuckle. Install four retaining bolts and tighten to 59-80 Nm
(44-59 ft. lbs.).
