Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
8. Remove the drive pinion bearing adjustment shim from the rear axle differential pinion.
NOTE: Measure the drive pinion bearing adjustment shim, which is found under the differential pinion bearing with a micrometer and record the
thickness. This is used as a reference to compare the shim gauge reading prior to installing the differential pinion bearing.
Installation
1. Place the drive pinion bearing adjustment shims on the pinion and press the differential pinion bearing assembly until it is firmly seated on the
shaft.
NOTE: The same differential pinion bearing used in this procedure must be used in final assembly of the axle.