211 JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Service Manual
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Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Front 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.
Special Tool(s)
Tie-Rod-End Taper Separator
211-098 (JD 100)
Engine Support Beam
303-021 (MS 53D)
1. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
2. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands.
3. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to section 86.15.15.
4. Open hood to service position, and fit covers to fenders.
5. Remove both engine covers (nor mally aspirated vehicles only).
Release pegs.
Remove covers.
6. Remove air intake tube/meter/ cleaner cover assembly. Refer
to 19.10.30
7. Support weight of engine.
1. Position special tool 303-021 in RH and LH fender channels and tighte n beam fixings.
2. Engage hooks in the en gine front lifting eyes.
3. Tighten hook adjustment nuts until weight of engine is supported.
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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 each tie ro d outer ball joint to steering
arm.
40. Release tie rod ball joint from steering arm.
1. Install special tool 211-098 on tie rod outer ball joint.
2. Tighten tool bolt to re lease ball joint taper pin.
3. Remove tool and release tie rod from steering arm.
Repeat procedure to release opposite side tie rod ball
joint.
41. Remove steering harness fr om LH suspension turret.
Release harness securing clip s from suspension turret.
Mark position of clips on harness.
Remove tape securing clips to harness and discard clips.
42. Disconnect and remove steering harness.
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41. Ensuring graduation mark remains aligned, finally tighten
wishbone front eccentric bolt to 113-153Nm.
42. Install air intake tube/meter/ cleaner cover assembly. Refer
to 19.10.30
43. Install both engine co vers (normally aspirated vehicles only).
Position covers over engine.
Install securing pegs.
44. Fill power steering system. Refer to Section 211-02.
45. Remove fender covers and close hood.
46. Connect ground cable to batt ery terminal and fit battery
cover. Refer 86.15.19.
47. Carry out steering geometry an d wheel alignment checks and
adjust as necessary. Refer to 57.65.03
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Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Front Axle Crossmember Rear
Bushing
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.
Special Tool(s)
Tie-Rod-End Taper Separator
211-098 (JD 100)
Engine Support Beam
303-021 (MS 53D)
1. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
2. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands.
3. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to section 86.15.15.
4. Open hood to service position, and fit covers to fenders.
5. Remove both engine covers (nor mally aspirated vehicles only).
Release pegs.
Remove covers.
6. Remove air intake tube/meter/ cleaner cover assembly. Refer
to 19.10.30
7. Support weight of engine.
1. Position special tool 303-021 in RH and LH fender channels and tighte n beam fixings.
2. Engage hooks in the en gine front lifting eyes.
3. Tighten hook adjustment nuts until weight of engine is supported.
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1. Fit special tool 211-098 to tie rod ball joint.
2. Tighten tool bolt to release ball joint taper pin.
3. Remove tool and release tie rod from steering arm.
Repeat procedure to release opposite side tie rod ball
joint.
41. Remove steering harness fr om LH suspension turret.
Release harness securing clip s from suspension turret.
Mark position of clips on harness.
Remove tape securing clips to harness and discard clips.
42. Disconnect and remove steering harness.
Disconnect harness connector from transducer.
Remove harness from suspension assembly.
43. Remove steering rack from crossbeam.
1. Remove steering rack securing bolts.
2. Remove steering rack and mounting brackets.
44. Release stabilizer bar from link arms.
1. Remove link arm to stabilizer bar securing nut.
2. Release stabilizer bar from link arm.
Repeat procedure to release opposite end of stabilizer bar
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46. Install air intake tube/meter/ cleaner cover assembly. Refer
to 19.10.30
47. Install both engine co vers (normally aspirated vehicles only).
Position covers over engine.
Install securing pegs.
48. Fill power steering system. Refer to Section 211-02.
49. Remove fender covers and close hood.
50. Connect ground cable to batt ery terminal and fit battery
cover. Refer 86.15.19.
51. Carry out steering geometry an d wheel alignment checks and
adjust as necessary. Refer to 57.65.03