Town Car V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
8. NOTE: Drive pinion bearing adjustment shims must be flat and clean.
NOTE: A slight drag should be felt for correct shim selection. Do not attempt to force the pinion shim between the Gauge Block and the Gauge
Tube. This will minimize selection of a pinion shim thicker than required, which results in a deep tooth contact in final assembly of integral rear
axle assemblies.
Use a drive pinion bearing adjustment shim as a gauge for shim selection.
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After the proper shim thickness has been determined, remove the Gauge Tube.
9. Use a press and Pinion Bearing Cone Replacer to press the pinion bearing until it is firmly seated on the pinion and pinion shim.
10. Place a new collapsible spacer on the pinion shaft against the pinion stem shoulder.
11. From inside the rear axle housing, install the drive pinion assembly (drive pinion, shims, rear bearing cone and roller, and drive pinion collapsible
spacer) into the rear axle carrier bore.
