OEM 2002 Lincoln Town Car Axle Shaft

2002 Lincoln Town Car Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the axle shaft on 2002 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: The axle shaft servicing process should start by first unscrewing lug nuts while taking off the center cap. Proceed to slow down the lug nuts while keeping vehicle weight on the wheels. The vehicle requires proper maintenance of rear air springs through switching off air suspension electrical power using the RH kick panel area air suspension switch before it can be raised and supported. You must separate the rear wheel and tire assembly after you extract all lug nuts then remove the entire construction. You need to begin by taking off the differential housing cover through a process of unscrewing the 10 bolts while draining the back axle housing lubricant. Move on to remove first the rear brake anti-lock sensor and its attached components along with the brake caliper and brake disc. The differential pinion shaft removal requires special attention because turning the differential case or axle shaft results in potential gear damage to the differential pinion gears. Separate the differential pinion shaft lock bolt together with the shaft then extract the U-washer with care in order to protect the rubber O-ring in the groove. To reinstall the differential pinion shaft use a simple finger-tightening force on the pinion shaft lock bolt when pushing the axle shaft towards the outer wheel. Detach the rear brake anti-lock sensor indicator with a thin-blade cold chisel before removing the axle shaft but discard the sensor. You should mount the rear brake anti-lock sensor indicator onto a bearing plate before pushing the axle shaft through it until it reaches the axle flange. The lip of the wheel bearing oil seal requires Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B for lubrication before installing the axle shaft. After repeating the differential pinion shaft removal, avoid damaging the oil seal during this process. Place the U-washer on the axle shaft button before extending the shaft to properly set the U-washer into the side gear. Use differential pinion shaft while installing the lock bolt through its hole. Place back the brake disc followed by the brake caliper together with the rear brake anti-lock sensor. Place the differential housing cover on its installation position while adding the approved lubricant inside. Before recovering the lug nut avoid loose installation users need to clean all corrosion and dirt from both wheel mounting surfaces and wheel hubs because this improves metal-to-metal contact. End your task by attaching the wheel and tire assembly followed by the center cap and activate air suspension through the air suspension switch before lowering the vehicle.