Shock JAGUAR XFR 2010 1.G User Guide

Front Suspension - Front Shock Absorber
Removal and Installation Published: 09-Oct-2012



NOTES: Removal

Fuse box release only required on removal of the RH front shock absorber.


Expansion tank release only required for supercharged variant removal of the LH front shock absorber.

All vehicles

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a
jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the front wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

3. Remove the front stabilizer bar link.
For additional information, refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

4. Release the front shock absorber from the lower arm.
5. CAUTIONS:


Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle.


Use an Allen key to prevent the ball joint rotating whilst
removing the nut.
Disconnect the upper arm from the wheel knuckle.





6. Lower the vehicle.

10. NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but
the essential information is always correct.
Remove the front shock absorber and spring assembly.











11.
NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for
access only.

Install the front shock absorber and spring assembly in the spring
compressor.


12. WARNING: The spring is under extreme tension, care
must be taken at all times. Failure to follow these instruction
may result in personal injury.
Compress the spring.







13. Remove the front shock absorber retaining nut












14. Carefully release the spring tension. www.JagDocs.com

4. Connect the front shock absorber electrical connector.













All vehicles

5. Secure the fuse box.
6. Secure the coolant expansion tank.
Tighten to 10 Nm.



















7. Raise the vehicle.

8. CAUTIONS:


Use an Allen key to prevent the ball joint rotating whilst
installing the nut.


Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle.
Secure the upper arm to the wheel knuckle.
Tighten the nut to 90 Nm.





9. Connect the front shock absorber and spring assembly to the
lower arm.
Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm.











10. Install the front stabilizer bar link.
For additional information, refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

11. Install the front wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

12. Lower the vehicle.

Installation


1. WARNING: Make sure that a new lower arm ball joint nut
is installed.

CAUTION: Prevent the rear lower arm ball joint ball pin
hexagon from rotating. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in damage to the lower ball joint boot.

Install the rear lower arm.
Tighten the nut to 92 Nm.







2. NOTE: Install a new retaining nut and bolt.
Secure the front lower arm.
Stage 1: Tighten to 60 Nm.
Stage 2: Tighten to a further 135 degrees.











3. Secure the rear lower arm.
Install the rear lower arm inner retaining nut, but do
not tighten fully at this stage.














4. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.
Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm. www.JagDocs.com

Front Suspension - Shock Absorber Bushing
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)


Replacer support-bush
204-337

Replacer-bush
204-338

Remover-bush
204-336

Remover support-bush
204-335
Removal

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension. Published: 11-May-2011


1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise the vehicle on a 4 post lift.

2. Remove the rear lower arm.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

3. NOTE: Take note of the fitted position of the bush. Using
the special tools, remove the shock absorber bushing.









Installation


1. NOTE: Make sure the shock absorber bushing boot is
correctly located into the special tool.
Install the bushing into the special tool.








2. NOTE: Align to the position noted on removal.

Using the special tools, install the shock absorber bushing.










3. Install the rear lower arm.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Halfshaft outer constant velocity joint retaining nut 300 221 - Lower arm to wheel knuckle retaining nut and bolt 190 140 - Lower arm to subframe retaining nut and bolt 192 142 - Lower arm to subframe retaining bolt 192 142 - Upper arm ball joint to wheel knuckle retaining nut 96 71 - Upper arm to subframe retaining nut and bolt 115 85 - Toe link to subframe ball joint retaining nut 90 66 - Toe link to wheel knuckle retaining nut and bolt 63 46 - Toe link setting nut 55 41 - Shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting to body retaining nuts 28 21 - Shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting retaining nut (without adaptive damping) 50 37 - Shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting retaining nut (with adaptive damping) 27 20 - Shock absorber to lower arm retaining bolt 133 98 - Stabilizer bar link to stabilizer bar retaining nut 48 35 - Stabilizer bar clamp to subframe retaining bolt 55 41 - Stabilizer bar link to lower arm retaining nut 48 35 - Wheel and tire to wheel hub retaining nuts 125 92 - www.JagDocs.com

NOTE: If a significant quantity of fluid has leaked out of the damper, the dividing piston will be displaced upwards in the
tube by the pressure of the gas below it. This will limit the downward travel of the piston. 1 Remove the suspension strut assembly REFER to: Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). 2 Remove the spring 3 Remove the bump stop 4 Push the damper piston fully into the damper tube

5 Measure and record the stickout dimension (the distance between the damper tube cap and the piston rod shoulder) Is the stickout dimension greater than 12.0mm?
Yes
Damper unserviceable. Install a new suspension damper.
Enclose a record of the stickout dimension with the returned
part.
No
Damper serviceable. Re-assemble and re-install the
suspension strut
REFER to: Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Rear Suspension - Lower Arm
Removal and Installation Published: 11-May-2011



NOTES: Removal

Before commencing work on the vehicle ensure the park brake is in the off position.


LH shown RH similar.


1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: W heel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

3. Release the shock absorber and spring assembly from the
lower arm.















4. Release the rear stabilizer bar link. www.JagDocs.com