Process is similar for other panther chassis cars like the Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, etc - most 2V 4.6l. Marauder with 4V V8 may be different. 2003 up, but always check service manual steps.
PARTS AND TOOLS:
As normal, note that some links will be going to my Amazon Affiliates link, so I'll get a small bonus if you order through that link. I'll link to things I have either used or I would order if I didn't have the tools for this job. I don't endorse or shill parts or tools for any companies, but I'll tell you if I used something and liked it.
For the starter - Amazon does not show it in stock. BEWARE searching the part number on Amazon! You will get plenty of knock-offs and fakes that are claiming that part number in the listing. Always be sure you are getting a genuine Motorcraft part and not some cheap junk part.
Starter for 2003 Town Car:
Ford P/N: F7UZ-11002-AARM
Motorcraft P/N: SA848RM
Example from Tasca Ford Parts:
www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/...
RockAuto - I got mine here this time, but should be same as getting from a dealer.
www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....
Tools:
Mainly we used: 10mm, 13mm sockets, 8mm wrench for battery. 6" wobble extension, and ratchet. Torque wrenches in 20lb ft range as wel as an inch lb torque wrench.
Gearwrench 57pc 3/8-drive 6pt Tool Set / Standard and Deep, SAE/Metric - 80550
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Wobble Extensions:
An assortment helps but I had good luck using a single 6" wobble.
Cheaper set: Powerbuilt 640857 3 Piece 3/8" Dr. Wobble Extension Set
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Better set: GEARWRENCH 4 Pc. 3/8" Drive Wobble Extension Set Including 3", 6", 10" & 12" - 81201
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Torque Wrenches - You'll need to do both lb ft and in-lb for this job:
TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (10-80 ft.-lb.) | 24330
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TEKTON 1/4 Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench (20-200 in.-lb.) | 24320
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Battery powered ratchet:
You may have seen my using a battery powered ratchet - it's the Harbor Freight Earthquake XT model:
12v Max Lithium 3/8 In. Cordless Xtreme Torque Ratchet Wrench Kit
www.harborfreight.com/12v-max...
Not needed for this job, but in case you were wondering! I've not put it to a ton of use left, as I got it on sale recently, but we'll see how it holds up!
27 июл 2024
