Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Axle Shaft: Testing and Inspection
Noise
Axle shaft noise is similar to gear noise and differential pinion bearing whine. However, axle shaft bearing noise will normally distinguish itself from
gear noise by occurring in all driving modes (drive, coast and float) and will persist with transmission in NEUTRAL while vehicle is moving at problem
speed. If the vehicle makes this noise, remove suspect axle shafts, replace rear wheel bearings and install a new set of axle shafts. Re-evaluate vehicle for
noise before removing any internal components.