Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
20. Install parking brake cable adjustment clip.
21. Install rear brake anti-lock sensor on each side of rear axle housing. Tighten to 19-27 Nm (14-20 ft. lbs.).
22. Fill axle with SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A to 6
mm (0.250 inch) below filler hose. For Traction-Lok(r) axles, add 118 ml (4 ounces) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A. Install axle filler plug and tighten to 28-40 Nm (21-29 ft. lbs.).
23. Install wheel and tire assembly.
NOTE: Some vehicles are equipped with directional tires (note arrows on tires) and must be installed in their original positions.
24. Lower vehicle. Tighten lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).
Disassembly
DIFFERENTIAL CASE REMOVAL
1. Remove differential/axle housing.
2. Remove differential cover.
3. Position rear axle housing in Bench Mounted Holding Fixture T57L-500-B.
NOTE: The arrows face outboard on bearing caps. When assembled, the arrows must be pointing in the same direction and bearing caps must be
in original positions as before removal.
4. Mark one differential bearing cap to make sure the caps are installed in their original positions during assembly.
