Town Car V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: Town Car V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1991), Town Car V8-302 5.0L (1987), Town Car V8-4.6L (2008), Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006), Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997), Town Car Factory Service Manual (2007).

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1. 01Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): Sections
2. 02Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
3. 03Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
4. 04MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
5. 05Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
6. 06Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
7. 07Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
8. 08Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
9. 09Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
10. 10Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
11. 11Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
    • Alignment › System Information98 pages

      • Technical Service Bulletins › Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure234567891011121314151617181920…96
      • Service and Repair › Camber and Caster Adjustment2
    • Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension13 pages

      • Relays and Modules - Steering › Steering Control Module › Component Information › Locations234
      • Relays and Modules - Suspension9 pages

        • Compressor/Pump Relay, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations23
        • Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Specifications23456
    • Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension11 pages

      • Sensors and Switches - Steering › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair › Sensor234
      • Sensors and Switches - Suspension7 pages

        • Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Specifications2
        • Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair › Sensor234
        • Suspension Mode Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair
    • Steering70 pages

      • Center Link › Component Information › Specifications2345
      • Idler Arm › Component Information › Specifications23
      • Pitman Arm › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Pitman Arm Inspection Tip
      • Power Steering26 pages

        • Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair23
        • Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Mercon V(R) Fluid Usage2
        • Power Steering Fluid Cooler › Component Information › Service and Repair2
        • Power Steering Fluid Reservoir › Component Information › Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
        • Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information › Specifications234
        • Variable Assist Control Valve <--> [Power Steering Pressure Control Valve] › Component Information › Specifications2
        • Power Steering Pump › Component Information7 pages

          • Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
          • Service and Repair › Power Steering Pump2345
        • Steering Control Module › Component Information › Locations234
      • Relays and Modules - Steering › Steering Control Module › Component Information › Locations234
      • Sensors and Switches - Steering › Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair › Sensor234
      • Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair › Sensor234
      • Steering Column4 pages

        • Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information3 pages

          • Service Precautions
          • Service and Repair › Arming and Disarming2
        • Key Warning Switch <--> [Key Reminder Switch] › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Steering Gear › Sector Shaft › Component Information › Service and Repair23
      • Steering Shaft › Component Information › Specifications23
      • Steering Wheel › Component Information › Specifications2345
      • Tie Rod › Tie Rod End › Component Information8 pages

        • Specifications
        • Service and Repair › Inner234567
    • Suspension269 pages

      • Ball Joint › Component Information58 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins44 pages

          • All Technical Service Bulletins for Ball Joint:22 pages

            • NHTSA98V32200 › Jan › 99 › Recall 98V322000: Lower Ball Joint Cracking
            • NHTSA98V322000 › Jan › 99 › Recall 98V322000: Lower Ball Joint Failure
            • 98S37 › Dec › 98 › Recall - Front Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement234567891011121314151617181920
          • Recalls for Ball Joint:22 pages

            • NHTSA98V32200 › Jan › 99 › Recall 98V322000: Lower Ball Joint Cracking
            • NHTSA98V322000 › Jan › 99 › Recall 98V322000: Lower Ball Joint Failure
            • 98S37 › Dec › 98 › Recall - Front Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement234567891011121314151617181920
        • Specifications › Front Suspension Balljoint Inspection Job Aid234
        • Testing and Inspection › Front Suspension Balljoint Inspection Job Aid23456
        • Service and Repair › Ball Joint, Lower234
      • Control Arm › Component Information39 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins26 pages

          • All Technical Service Bulletins for Control Arm: › 00B60 › Feb › 01 › Campaign - Rear Upper Control Arm Reinforcement2345678910111213
          • Recalls for Control Arm: › 00B60 › Feb › 01 › Campaign - Rear Upper Control Arm Reinforcement2345678910111213
        • Service and Repair › Front234567891011
        • Tools and Equipment › Front2
      • Lateral Stabilizer Rod › Component Information8 pages

        • Specifications
        • Service and Repair › Disassembly and Assembly234567
      • Relays and Modules - Suspension9 pages

        • Compressor/Pump Relay, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations23
        • Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Specifications23456
      • Sensors and Switches - Suspension7 pages

        • Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Specifications2
        • Steering Angle Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair › Sensor234
        • Suspension Mode Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Spindle › Component Information › Specifications234567
      • Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control7 pages

        • Stabilizer Bushing › Component Information › Service and Repair
        • Stabilizer Link › Component Information6 pages

          • Specifications
          • Service and Repair › Front2345
      • Suspension Control (Automatic - Electronic)28 pages

        • Air Dryer, Suspension Control › Component Information › Specifications2
        • Air Line, Suspension Control › Component Information › Service and Repair › Air Line Fluid Purge2
        • Air Spring › Component Information › Service and Repair › Air Spring Filling or Refolding2345
        • Compressor/Pump, Suspension Control › Component Information › Specifications23
        • Compressor/Pump Relay, Suspension Control › Component Information › Locations23
        • Level Control Solenoid Valve › Component Information › Service and Repair › Functional234
        • Ride Height Sensor, Suspension Control › Component Information › Specifications2
        • Suspension Control Module › Component Information › Specifications23456
        • Suspension Mode Switch › Component Information › Service and Repair
      • Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Service and Repair234
      • Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information › Specifications234
      • Suspension Travel Bumper › Component Information › Specifications
      • Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure234567891011121314151617181920…96
      • Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
    • Wheels and Tires220 pages

      • Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins16 pages

        • Recalls for Vehicle Lifting: › 00S13 › Jul › 00 › Recall - Vehicle Jacking Procedure2345678
        • All Technical Service Bulletins for Vehicle Lifting: › 00S13 › Jul › 00 › Recall - Vehicle Jacking Procedure2345678
      • Tires › Spare Tire › Component Information › Specifications
      • Wheels › Component Information101 pages

        • Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels/Tires - Road Force Measurement Equipment234567891011121314151617181920…98
        • Service and Repair › Leaks23
      • Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Comprehensive Noise/Vibration/Harshness Procedure234567891011121314151617181920…96
      • Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
      • Wheel Fastener › Component Information5 pages

        • Specifications
        • Service and Repair › Front234
12. 12Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
13. 13Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
14. 14Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
15. 15Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
16. 16Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
17. 17Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
18. 18Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
19. 19Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
20. 20Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections