rear shock absorber JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G User Guide

Rear Su
spension - Shock Absorber Lower Bushing
Re
mo
val and Installation
Remov
a
l
S
p
ecial Tool(s)

B
u
shing Remover / installer
204-335

Bushing remover
2 04-
533

B
u
shing installer
204-534
1. Mark the orientation of the shock absorber eye in relation to
the lower suspension arm.
2. Remove the rear shock absorber.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Shock Absorber
(20 4
-
02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

3. NOTE : W
ith assistance make sure the tool is aligned.
Using the special tool, support the shock absorber.
4. NOTE: With assistance make sure the tool is aligned.
Position and align the special tool to the shock absorber bush.

reach
es the stop.
4. Install the rear shock absorber.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Shock Absorber
(204
-
02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

32. From engine compartment, remove crossbeam front LH
securing bolts.

33. Remove crossbeam to engine Hydramount securing bolts.
Remove bolt securing cros smember to Hydramount.
Fully withdraw bolt into crossmember insert.
Repeat procedure to remove and withdraw bolt on
opposite side

34. CAUTION: To prevent damage to ball joints, secure
each hub assembly to suspensi on turret using strong wire.
Remove lower nut and bolt from front shock absorber.
Repeat procedure to remove bo lt from opposite side shock
absorber.
35. Remove crossbeam rear securing bolts.
Remove bolt from crossbeam LH rear mounting.
Repeat procedure to remove bolt from crossbeam RH rear
mounting.

21. Remove crossbeam to engi ne Hydramount bolts.
Remove bolt securing crossbeam to Hydramount.
Fully withdraw bolt into crossbeam insert.
Repeat procedure to remove and withdraw bolt on
opposite side

22. Remove lower nut and bolt from front shock absorber.
Repeat procedure to remove bo lt from opposite side shock
absorber.

23. Slacken but do not remove crossbeam rear bolt and nuts.
Slacken crossbeam LH rear mounting bolt and nut.
Repeat procedure to slacken crossbeam RH rear mounting
nut.

24. Release lower steering column from pinion shaft.
1. Remove lower steering column nut and bolt.
Move column upwards to release it from pinion shaft.
25. Disconnect steering rack transducer harness front connector.
Release harness connector from body retaining clip.
Disconnect connector.

21. Remove front road wheels. Refer to Section 100-02.

22. Remove crossbeam to engine Hydramount securing bolts.
Remove bolt securing crossbeam to Hydramount.
Fully withdraw bolt into crossbeam insert.
Repeat procedure to remove and withdraw bolt on
opposite side

23. Remove lower nut and bolt from front shock absorber.
Repeat procedure to remove bo lt from opposite side shock
absorber.

24. Slacken but do not remove crossbeam rear nuts.
Slacken crossbeam LH rear mounting nut.
Repeat procedure to slacken crossbeam RH rear mounting
nut.

25. Release lower steering column from pinion shaft.
1. Remove lower steering column nut and bolt.
Move column upwards to release it from pinion shaft.
26. Disconnect steering rack transducer harness front connector.
Release harness connector from body retaining clip.
Disconnect connector.

opposite side

34. CAUTION: To prevent damage to ball joints, secure
each hub assembly to suspensi on turret using strong wire.
Remove lower securing nut and bolt from front shock absorber.
Repeat procedure to remove securing bolt from opposite
side shock absorber.

35. Remove crossbeam rear securing bolts.
Remove securing bolt from crossbeam LH rear mounting.
Repeat procedure to remove securing bolt from crossbeam RH rear mounting.
36. Ensure that steering transducer harness is clear of return pipe
and LH side body.
37. Lower and traverse front suspension assembly clear of
vehicle.
38. With assistance, lift front suspension as sembly onto bench.

39. Remove nut securing tie rod oute r ball joint to steering arm.
Repeat procedure to opposite side tie rod ball joint.
40. Release tie rod ball joint from steering arm.