Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
1. Remove axle shafts.
2. Insert Rear Axle Bearing Remover T85L-1225-AH in bore and position it behind rear wheel bearing so tangs on tool engage bearing outer race.
Remove rear wheel bearing and inner wheel bearing oil seal as an assembly, using Impact Slide Hammer T50T-100-A.
3. Lubricate the rear wheel bearing with Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY-80W90-QL or -KL or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSP-M2C197-A.
4. Install rear wheel bearing into the housing bore using Axle Tube Bearing Replacer T78P-1225-A.
CAUTION: Installation of rear wheel bearing or inner wheel bearing oil seal assembly without proper tool may result in an early bearing or seal
failure. If inner wheel bearing oil seal becomes cocked in bore during installation, remove it and install a new one.
