Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Crankshaft: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE: This procedure will remove and install the crankshaft (6303) with the engine REMOVED from the vehicle.
1. Remove ignition wires.
2. Remove six flywheel retaining bolts and remove flywheel (6375) from crankshaft.
3. Remove accessory accessory drive belt (8620).
4. Remove water pump pulley (8509).
5. Remove drive belt idler pulley (8679) and ignition coil mounting brackets with ignition coils.(12029) from engine front cover (6019).
6. Remove oil bypass filter (6714).
7. Remove RH and LH valve covers (6582) from cylinder heads (6049).
8. Remove crankshaft pulley (6312).
9. Remove oil pan (6675) and oil pan gasket (6710).
10. Remove engine front cover.