Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
23. Partially lower rear axle housing. While lowering rear axle housing, move to the right and disengage rear axle housing from LH inboard CV joint
stub shaft.
24. Install Differential Plug T89P-4850-B in LH side of rear axle housing and lower rear axle housing from vehicle.
Installation
1. Replace inboard CV joint stub shaft pilot bearing housing seals.
2. Install new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip on LH inboard CV joint stub shaft by pushing new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip into stub shaft
groove.
NOTE: With LH halfshaft in vehicle, install new driveshaft bearing retainer circlip as shown. Do not bend or twist circlip.
