Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
washers and fittings. Tighten bolts to 40-54 Nm (30-39 ft. lbs.).
5. Bleed brake system. Always replace rubber rear disc brake bleeder screw cap after bleeding.
6. Fill brake master cylinder as required.
7. Install wheel and tire assembly, using Rotunda Accutorq Lug Nut Sockets 164-R0303 or equivalent on 1/2 inch drive air impact wrench or torque
wrench to tighten lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Failure to tighten lug nuts in a star pattern may result in high rotor runout, which will speed up the development of brake roughness,
shudder and vibration.
8. Pump brake pedal prior to moving vehicle to position rear brake pads.
9. Road test vehicle.
Support Bracket
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove rear disc brake rotor and rear disc brake caliper.
3. Remove axle shaft.
4. Remove four rear disc brake caliper anchor plate mounting bolts and nuts.
5. Remove rear wheel disc brake adapter.
INSTALLATION
1. Position rear wheel disc brake adapter on rear axle housing.
2. Install four caliper anchor plate mounting bolts and nuts. Tighten nuts to 61-75 Nm (45-55 ft. lbs.).
3. Install axle shaft.
4. Install rear disc brake rotor and rear disc brake caliper.