Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint, Lower
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove front wheel spindle.
3. Remove and discard joint boot seal.
4. Press out front suspension arm bushing joint using U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C or equivalent, Ball Joint Remover D89P-3010-A and Receiving
Cup D84P-3395-A4 or equivalent.
INSTALLATION
1. Install front suspension arm bushing joint with Ball Joint Remover D89P-3010-B or equivalent, Receiving Cup D84P-3395-A4 or equivalent and
U-Joint Tool T74P-4635C.
NOTE: When installing a new front suspension arm bushing joint, the protective cover must be left in place during installation to protect the ball
joint seal. It may be necessary to cut off the end of the cover to allow it to pass through the receiving cup.
2. Discard the protective cover and check the front suspension lower arm ball joint to make sure it is fully seated in the front suspension lower arm
and ball joint seal is free of cuts or tears.
3. Install front wheel spindle.
4. Check wheel alignment.
