Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Brake Caliper
9. With push-on nuts removed, remove rear disc brake rotor (disc brakes) or brake drum (drum brakes).
CAUTION: Extreme care must be taken NOT to stretch, twist or kink rear wheel brake hose assembly.
10. Remove three bolts retaining rear wheel disc brake shield to rear wheel knuckle and remove rear wheel disc brake shield (disc brakes).
11. Disconnect parking brake rear cable and conduit and disconnect brake line from wheel cylinder (drum brakes).
12. Remove upper rear suspension arm and bushing nut and bolt.
13. Wire upper rear suspension arm and bushing to body to prevent damage to rear axle shaft inner boots when rear wheel knuckle and rear hub
assembly is removed.
