Front crossmember JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Owner's Manual
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26. Lower and withdraw jack from crossbeam.
27. Release engine from support tool.
1. Slacken hook adjustment nuts until weight of engine is released.
2. Remove hooks from engine front lifting eyes.
3. Remove special tool 303- 021 from fender channel.
28. Install crossbeam to engine Hydramount bolts.
Install bolt securing Hydr amount to crossmember and
tighten to 22-28Nm.
Repeat procedure to install crossmember opposite side
securing bolt.
29. Position and connect harnes s to steering transducer.
RHD vehicles. Position steeri ng harness behind return
pipe.
Connect harness to transducer.
30. Install power steering pi pes on pinion housing.
Remove blanks and install new 'O'-ring seals in pipe
connectors.
Apply power steering fluid to 'O' ring seals.
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Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Rear Axle Crossmember
Removal and Installation
Removal
CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the
vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used. See section 100-00 for information.
1. Raise vehicle on a four-post li ft. Refer to section 100-02.
2. Remove subframe to differentia l-casing rear bracket bolts.
3. Where fitted, remove bolts se curing fuel vapor pipe to
subframe.
4. Remove subframe to differential bracket front nuts and bolts.
5. Support the differential assembly.
Position a jack under the differential drive coupling.
Position a piece of wood between the jack and the
differential drive coupling.
Raise the jack until the diffe rential is just supported.