Town Car V8-4.6L (2008)
Removal
1. CAUTION: The color on the rear face of the drive pinion nut is critical to this repair. Use the same color new drive pinion nut for
installation. If a new collapsible spacer must be installed for pinion bearing preload reduction, install the nut supplied with the new
spacer kit or damage to the component may occur.
NOTE: Remove the rear brake discs to prevent brake drag during drive pinion bearing preload adjustment.
NOTE: When removing the rear brake caliper in this procedure, it is not necessary to disconnect the hydraulic lines.
Remove the rear brake discs.
2. Remove the driveshaft.
3. Install a Nm (1b-in) torque wrench on the nut and record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the pinion through several revolutions.
4. CAUTION: Install a new pinion nut with the same color as the original if not installing a new collapsible spacer. If a new collapsible
spacer is installed, install the nut in the kit or damage to the component may occur.
Use the special tool to hold the pinion flange while removing the nut.
