steering JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Workshop Manual

24. Drain power steering fluid.
Disconnect pipes and al low fluid to drain.
Remove and discard 'O'-ring seals from pipe connectors.
Fit blanking plugs to pipe connectors and pinion housing
ports.
25. Remove drain receptacle.

26. Remove pipe support from steering rack.
Release return pipe from support.
Remove support from rack.
27. Ensure that steering is in central position.

28. Release lower steering column from pinion shaft.
1. Remove lower steering co lumn securing nut and bolt.
Move column upwards to release it from pinion shaft.
29. Support weight of crossbeam.
Position a jack under crossbeam.

Place a piece of wood between jack and crossbeam.
Raise jack to just support crossbeam.

30. From engine compartment, remove crossbeam front RH
securing bolts.

31. Remove power steering fl uid reservoir for access.
Remove reservoir securing nuts and bolts.
Position reservoir for access.

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 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.

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

11. Install steering rack on crossbeam.
Ensure that bushes are correct ly positioned on steering
rack.
Position steering rack on crossbeam.
Position support brac kets over bushes.
Install mounting bracket bolt s and tighten to 41-54Nm.

12. Install tie rods on steering arms.
Position and fully seat tie rod ball joint taper pin on
steering arm.
Install tie rod ball joint nu t and tighten to 71-85Nm.
Repeat procedure to install opposite side tie rod ball joint.

13. Install steering harness on suspension turret.
Noting positions marked during removal, tape new
securing clips to st eering harness.
Install securing clips/harness on LH turret.
14. With assistance position crossbeam/suspension assembly on
jack with protective wood under.
15. Traverse assembly into position below vehicle.
16. Ensure steering harn ess connector is positioned to avoid
damage during crossbeam lift .
17. NOTE: It may be necessary to use a hammer and drift to
finally align new mounting with body location.

22. Install power steering fluid reservoir.
Position reservoir on mounting bracket.
Install reservoir securi ng nuts and bolts.

23. From engine compartment, tighten crossbeam front RH bolts
to 22-28Nm.

24. Install shock absorber on lower wishbone.
Lift lower wishbone to align shock absorber lower
mounting.
Install bolt and nut and ti ghten nut to 43-57Nm.
Repeat procedure to install opposite side shock absorber.
25. Install lower steering column on pinion shaft.
Move column downwards to engage coupling splines on
pinion shaft.
1. Install nut and bolt and tighten to 22-28Nm.

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.

Remove blanking plugs from pinion housing ports.
Position pipes on pinion ports and seat 'O' rings.

31. Secure pipes to pinion housing.
Ensure pipes and retaining pl ate are correctly seated.
Install bolt and tighten to 9-12Nm.

32. Secure return pipe on steering rack.
1. Position pipe rubber support on steering rack.
2. Position pipe on support .
3. RHD vehicles. Position harness on pipe support rubber.
4. Secure pipe and harness to support with new tiestrap.


33. RHD vehicles. Using new tiestrap, secure harness to steering
rack.
34. Connect steering harness.
Route harness connector to body front location.
Connect steering ha rness connector.
Install connector in body retaining clip.

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