Steering column JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Repair Manual

14. Remove steering column swit chgear assembly for access.

15. Remove flasher/lamp/trip switch assembly from switchgear
bracket.

16. NOTE: Due to soldered connections, it is not possible to
remove wiper/washer sw itch at this stage.
Release windshield wiper/washer switch from switchgear
bracket and position for access.
17. Remove cancellation module from mounting bracket.

Installation

18. Remove windshield wiper/ washer switch/mounting
bracket/audible warning speaker assembly from vehicle.
1. Position windshield wipe r/washer switch/mounting
bracket/audible warning speaker assembly for access in
vehicle.
2. Fit cancellation module to mounting bracket.
3. Fit wiper/washer switch to cancellation module/mounting
bracket.
4. Fit flasher/lamp/trip switch to cancellation module/mounting
bracket.

5. Position switchgear assembly on steering column and fit and
tighten securing bolts.

6. Connect cancellation module harness multiplugs and fit
multiplugs to retaining bracket.
7. Connect flasher/lamp/trip switch harness multiplugs and fit
multiplugs to retaining bracket.

8. Conne
ct key interlock solenoid harness multiplug.

9. Connect key t
ransponder exciter
coil multiplug and using new
tie straps, secure mu ltiplug to harness.

10 . Conne
ct wiper/washer switch mu
ltiplug, and fit multiplug onto
retaining bracket.
11. Fit driver side underscu ttle. Refer to 76.46.11.
12. Fit steering column uppe r cowl. Refer to 76.46.02.
13. Fit steering column lower cowl. Refer to 76.46.03
14. Fit steering wheel.
15. Fit driver airbag module. Refer to 76.73.39.

16. Fit groun
d cable to battery te
rminal and fit battery cover.
Refer to 86.15.15.

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.

Repeat procedure to install opposite side shock absorber.

21. 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.
22. Lower and withdraw jack from crossbeam.

23. 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.

24. Install crossbeam to engine Hydramount securing bolts.
Install bolt securing Hydr amount to crossmember and
tighten to 22-28Nm.
Repeat procedure to install crossmember opposite side
securing bolt.
25. Position and connect harnes s to steering transducer.
RHD vehicles. Position steeri ng harness behind return
pipe.
Connect harness to transducer.

Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Front Axle Crossmember
Front 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)

Engine Support Beam
303-021 (MS 53D)

Front Camber Tie-down Link
204-114 (JD 133)
1. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
2. Remove ignition key and en gage steering column lock.
3. Open hood to service position, and fit covers to fenders.
4. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.

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. Remove air intake tube/meter/ cleaner cover assembly. Refer
to 19.10.30
8. 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.

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.

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

8. 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.

9. 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.
10. Release engine from support tool.
1. Slacken hook adjustment nuts until weight of engine is released.
2. Remove hooks from engine front lifting eyes.

Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Front Axle Crossmember
Front Bushing Heat Shield
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)

Engine Support Beam
303-021 (MS 53D)

Front Camber Tie-down Link
204-114 (JD 133)
1. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
2. Remove ignition key and en gage steering column lock.
3. Open hood to service position, and fit covers to fenders.
4. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to section 86.15.15.

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. Remove air intake tube/meter/ cleaner cover assembly. Refer
to 19.10.30
8. 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.

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.