Thunderbird V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
8. Remove rear suspension arm and bushing to rear wheel knuckle retaining bolts.
9. Remove rear wheel knuckle from the driveshaft and joint.
10. Carefully rest halfshaft assembly on rear suspension arm and bushing and wire rear wheel knuckle assembly to top of rear shock absorber.
WARNING: EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN NOT TO STRETCH, TWIST OR KINK REAR BRAKE HOSE.