How do you remove the rear axle assembly on Lincoln Town Car?

To remove the rear axle assembly, first disconnect the negative battery cable and raise the rear of the vehicle, securely supporting it on jackstands. Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, block the front wheels, and remove the rear wheels. Then, proceed to remove the brake drums or calipers and discs as needed. Drain the lubricant by removing the rear axle cover and remove the ABS sensors if the vehicle is equipped with ABS. Next, take out both rear axleshafts and free the ABS sensor wires, parking brake cables, and brake lines from their clips. Remove the four bolts attaching the brake drum backing plates or torque plates to the axle housing and wire them out of the way. Unbolt the driveshaft from the differential companion flange and move it aside. Place a floor jack under the differential, raise the rear axle slightly, and secure the coil springs or disconnect the air springs. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolts, upper suspension arm-to-rear axle housing nuts and bolts, and disconnect the height sensor if applicable. On 1998 and later models, there are four axle-locating arms plus a Watts-linkage assembly mounted above the differential connected to two lateral arms. Lower the axle housing until the coil springs are fully extended and remove them or the air springs if present. Finally, guide the axle housing out from underneath the vehicle. To install the rear axle assembly, reverse the removal steps, ensuring proper torque and attachment of all components, including suspension arms, shock absorbers, driveshaft, brake backing plates or torque plates, and axleshafts. Fill the differential with the recommended oil, install the wheels and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.

How to remove and install a Axleshaft on Lincoln Town Car?

Remove the wheel lug nuts, lift the vehicle's rear, support it on jack stands, and remove the wheel and brake drum. Remove the differential carrier cover and drain the lubricant. Remove the lock bolt from the differential pinion shaft and slide the pinion shaft out. Utilize a screwdriver to stop the differential case from turning. Rotate the case 180 degrees and slide the pinion shaft out until it contacts the ring gear. Remove the C-lock from the axle shaft and withdraw the axle shaft, avoiding damage to the oil seal. Don't rotate the differential while the pinion shaft is out. Reverse these steps for installation.

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Lincoln Town Car Shaft Assembly - Rear Axle
Part Number: 3W1Z-4234-A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assy - Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Manufacturer Note: 28 Spline
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 3W1Z-4234-KA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Lincoln Town Car | 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS*S/V, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS S/V, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO AODEW/4R70W*S/VIL, 4AT 4R70W, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Town Car Shaft Assembly - Rear Axle
Part Number: 3W1Z-4234-KA
$202.37 MSRP: $371.67
You Save: $169.30 (46%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assy - Rear Axle
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Replaced by: 3W1Z-4234-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2004 Lincoln Town Car | 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 4AT 4R70W, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS*S/V, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS S/V, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO AODEW/4R70W*S/VIL, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Town Car Shaft Assembly - Rear Axle
Part Number: 6W1Z-4234-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assy - Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Manufacturer Note: 31 Spline
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2011 Lincoln Town Car | 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS*S/V, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS S/V, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO AODEW/4R70W*S/VIL, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Town Car Shaft Assembly - Rear Axle
Part Number: 6W1Z-4234-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assy - Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Manufacturer Note: 31 Spline
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 5W1Z-4234-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car | 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS*S/V, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS S/V, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO AODEW/4R70W*S/VIL, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Town Car Shaft Assembly - Rear Axle
Part Number: 1W1Z-4234-DA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assy - Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH - use with axles V018A, V026A, V040A, V058A, V059A, V062A, V068A - pot metal ABS exciter ring, ABS
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 Lincoln Town Car | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT 4R70W
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Lincoln Town Car Shaft Assy - Rear Axle
Part Number: F2AZ-4234-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Shaft
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1997 Lincoln Town Car | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 4AT AODE
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Lincoln Town Car Shaft Assy - Rear Axle
Part Number: F2AZ-4234-C
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Shaft
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1997 Lincoln Town Car | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 4AT AODE
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Lincoln Town Car Shaft
Part Number: F8AZ-4234-CA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Shaft
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH, Non-ABS
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT 4R70W
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Lincoln Town Car Shaft
Part Number: F8VZ-4234-AA
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: RH & LH -with or without ABS- Does not inclue ABS ring (see 2C189 for Limo), Limousine
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT 4R70W
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Lincoln Town Car Shaft Assembly - Rear Axle
Part Number: 5W1Z-4234-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assy - Rear Axle
- Position: Passenger Side & Driver Side
- Replaced by: 6W1Z-4234-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Lincoln Town Car | 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R70W (AODE), 4-Speed Automatic Transmission 4R75E Livonia, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R70E W/TSS*S/V, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission AODEW/4R75E W/TSS S/V, 4-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO AODEW/4R70W*S/VIL, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Lincoln Town Car Shaft
Part Number: F8AZ-4234-DA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Axle Assembly, Axle Shaft
- Position: Passenger Side And Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car | 8 Cyl 4.6L | 4AT 4R70W

Lincoln Town Car Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Shaft Assy - Rear Axle
F2AZ-4234-B
Q: How do you remove the rear axle assembly on Lincoln Town Car?
A: To remove the rear axle assembly, first disconnect the negative battery cable and raise the rear of the vehicle, securely supporting it on jackstands. Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, block the front wheels, and remove the rear wheels. Then, proceed to remove the brake drums or calipers and discs as needed. Drain the lubricant by removing the rear axle cover and remove the ABS sensors if the vehicle is equipped with ABS. Next, take out both rear axleshafts and free the ABS sensor wires, parking brake cables, and brake lines from their clips. Remove the four bolts attaching the brake drum backing plates or torque plates to the axle housing and wire them out of the way. Unbolt the driveshaft from the differential companion flange and move it aside. Place a floor jack under the differential, raise the rear axle slightly, and secure the coil springs or disconnect the air springs. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolts, upper suspension arm-to-rear axle housing nuts and bolts, and disconnect the height sensor if applicable. On 1998 and later models, there are four axle-locating arms plus a Watts-linkage assembly mounted above the differential connected to two lateral arms. Lower the axle housing until the coil springs are fully extended and remove them or the air springs if present. Finally, guide the axle housing out from underneath the vehicle. To install the rear axle assembly, reverse the removal steps, ensuring proper torque and attachment of all components, including suspension arms, shock absorbers, driveshaft, brake backing plates or torque plates, and axleshafts. Fill the differential with the recommended oil, install the wheels and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.
Shaft Assy - Rear Axle
F2AZ-4234-C
Q: How to remove and install a Axleshaft on Lincoln Town Car?
A: Remove the wheel lug nuts, lift the vehicle's rear, support it on jack stands, and remove the wheel and brake drum. Remove the differential carrier cover and drain the lubricant. Remove the lock bolt from the differential pinion shaft and slide the pinion shaft out. Utilize a screwdriver to stop the differential case from turning. Rotate the case 180 degrees and slide the pinion shaft out until it contacts the ring gear. Remove the C-lock from the axle shaft and withdraw the axle shaft, avoiding damage to the oil seal. Don't rotate the differential while the pinion shaft is out. Reverse these steps for installation.