Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Universal Joint: Description and Operation
Measurements made with bearing cups fully seated.
NOTE: Span measurements are made with bearing cups fully seated on spider.
The driveshaft rear axle shaft universal joints are:
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1330 series rear axle shaft universal joints with a 92.07 mm (3-5/8 inch) span and 26.98 mm (1-1/16 inch) bearing cups.
NOTE: Other type rear axle shaft universal joints should not be used in place of this type. Driveshaft imbalance and vibration may result.
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lubed-for-life design.
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equipped with nylon thrust washers, located at each base of the bearing cup, which control end play, position the needle bearings and improve
grease movement.