Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
2. Make sure splines on pinion stem are free of burrs. If burrs are evident, remove using a fine crocus cloth, working in a rotational motion. Wipe
pinion clean. Place a new differential drive pinion collapsible spacer on pinion stem against pinion stem shoulder.
3. Install the differential pinion bearing and rear axle drive pinion shaft oil slinger in housing bore and install the rear axle drive pinion seal on the
Pinion Seal Replacer T79P-4676A.
NOTE: Clean the oil seal surface before installing the rear axle drive pinion seal in the housing bore. Coat lips of seal with Premium Long Life
Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B.
4. Install rear axle drive pinion seal with Pinion Seal Replacer T79P-4676-A.
CAUTION: Installation without the proper tool may result in early rear axle drive pinion seal failure. If rear axle drive pinion seal becomes
cocked during installation, remove it and install a new one.
