Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
2. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, using a suitable holding device.
3. CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the clockspring can result.
If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
From the engine compartment, remove the bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the gear.
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To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
4. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
5. NOTE: The hex-holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
Remove the nuts and detach the tie rods from the wheel knuckles.
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To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
6. CAUTION: New O-ring seals must be installed any time the lines are disconnected from the steering gear.
Remove the clamp plate bolt and disconnect the steering gear lines.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
