Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
14. Attach Front Hub Remover/Replacer T81P-1104-C to hub studs as shown. Turn wrench counterclockwise until halfshaft is free in rear hub.
15. Using a paint marker, mark the position of the rear suspension arm and bushing in relation to the rear wheel knuckle with the bushings in relaxed
position.
CAUTION: Failure to mark the position will cause bushing wind up during assembly and can result in incorrect ride height. These conditions can
cause misalignment and premature tire wear.
16. If rear wheel knuckle is to be replaced, note approximate angle of rear wheel knuckle in relaxed position by measuring distance from upper
bushing to any convenient point on the vehicle body.
17. Remove nuts and bolts retaining rear suspension arm and bushing to rear wheel knuckle.
NOTE: When upper rear suspension arm and bushing bolt is removed from rear wheel knuckle, the lower arm bushings will return to the relaxed
position.
