Town Car V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
Spindle: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove the front disc brake caliper and the brake disc.
4. Remove the tie-rod end castle nut.
1
Remove the cotter pin.
2
Remove the nut.
5. Disconnect the tie-rod end from the front wheel spindle.
1
Install the Tie-Rod End Remover.
2
Disconnect the tie-rod end from the front wheel spindle.
6. CAUTION: Do not remove the lower ball joint nut at this time. The nut will retain the lower ball joint into the wheel spindle, preventing
the spring from flying out and causing personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
Disconnect the lower ball joint from the front wheel spindle.
1
Loosen the nut, leaving at least three threads engaged in the ball joint.