Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
CAUTION: Do not damage inner wheel bearing oil seal or rear brake anti-lock sensor indicator.
15. Push axle shafts at the flange inward, and install the U-washer at the end of each shaft spline. Pull shafts outboard until each U-washer enters the
recess in the differential side gears.
Rear Axle Removal
16. Apply Stud and Bearing Mount EOAZ-19554-BA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSK-M2G349-A 1 to differential pinion shaft lock
pin and install differential pinion shaft and differential pinion shaft lock pin. Tighten to 20-41 Nm (15-30 ft. lbs.).
17. Install rear disc brake rotors and rear disc brake calipers.
18. Install rear brake anti-lock sensor. Tighten retaining bolt to 5-7 Nm (44-62 inch lbs.).
19. Install wheels and tires. Tighten lug nuts to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).
20. Install axle housing cover using Silicone Rubber, or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M4G92A or ESE-M4G195-A and tighten axle
housing cover bolts to 38-52 Nm (28-38 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Make sure machined surfaces of both axle housing cover and rear axle housing are free of old gasket material before applying new
silicone sealant. Inside of axle must be covered when cleaning the machined surface to prevent axle contamination. Tighten axle housing cover
bolts in a crosswise pattern to prevent distortion of axle housing cover.
NOTE: Axle housing cover must be installed within 15 minutes of application of sealer or new sealer must be applied.
21. Fill axle with Premium Rear Axle Lubricant, or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSP-M2C197-A. Add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction
Modifier, or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A until fluid level is within 6-14 mm (1/4-9/16 inch) below bottom fill hole. Be
sure the rear axle housing is in operating position. Install filler plug. Tighten to 20-40 Nm (15-30 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Overfilling axle can cause rear axle housing vent and seal leakage.
22. Make sure rear axle housing vent is not plugged with debris.
23. Road test vehicle.
