Town Car V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
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Perform REINFORCEMENT BRACKET INSTALLATION, installing reinforcement brackets on ALL control arm mounts.
CRACK REPAIR AND COACH WELD PLACEMENT
NOTE:
Removal of control arm(s) (steps 3 or 4) is not necessary for mounts that do not require coach welds.
1.
Position safety stands under the rear axle housing.
2.
If equipped with an air spring, wrap the air spring in a protective welding blanket.
3.
Loosen the rear pivot bolt on the lower control arm, then remove the front pivot bolt. Rotate the lower control arm downward, away from the
frame mount.
4.
Remove the upper control arm pivot bolts, then remove the upper control arm.
CAUTION
Grind only enough metal away to form the V-groove. Do not grind completely through the frame rail or mount parent metal.