1998 JAGUAR X308 length

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11 and support on stands. Refer to Section 100-02.

5. Ins
tall Special Tool 204-111 in road spring.
Sl

acken tool adjuster to suit spring length.
Install adaptor

and thrust collar.
Posit

ion stem of tool in center of spring passing dowel
through slot in su spension turret.

6. R
otate stem of Special Tool to
position dowel across slot.

7. W
ARNING: WHEN TURNING TOOL ADJUSTER, ENSURE
THAT TOOL STEM DOES NOT ROTATE AND DISTURB POSITION
OF DOWEL IN SUSPENSION TURRET.
Rotate adjuster of Special Tool to tension spring.

8. R
emove spring pan to lower
wishbone securing bolts.
9. Rotate adjuster of Special Tool to release tension from spring.

1
11 and support on stands. Refer to Section 100-02.

5. Ins
tall Special Tool 204-111 in road spring.
Sl

acken tool adjuster to suit spring length.
Fit adaptor and th

rust collar.
Posit

ion stem of tool in center of spring passing dowel
through slot in su spension turret.

6. R
otate stem of Special Tool to
position dowel across slot.

7. W
ARNING: WHEN TURNING TOOL ADJUSTER, ENSURE
THAT TOOL STEM DOES NOT ROTATE AND DISTURB POSITION
OF DOWEL IN SUSPENSION TURRET.
Rotate adjuster of Special Tool to tension spring.

8. R
emove spring pan securing bolts.
9. Rotate adjuster of Special Tool to release tension from spring.

I
nstallation
CAUTI
ON: The wishbone front and rear arm bushes differ in length.
Ensure the correct bush is installed in each arm.

1.
Position arm on suitable supports on press bed.
2. Position Special Tool 204-214 on top of bush.
3. Operate press to remove bush from arm.
34. Remove wishbone front arm from press

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.
NOTE: For assembly purposes, note orientation of bush.
• NOTE: Initial press action will cause tool to sh ear bush flange.
Using a hydraulic press, remove bush from rear wishbone arm.
1. Position arm on suitable supports on press bed.
2. Position special tool on top of bush.
3. Operate press to remove bush from arm.

1. Using a h
ydraulic press, install bu
sh in wishbone rear arm/ball
joint assembly.
1. Position arm on suitable supports on press bed.
2. Position bush on arm ensuring orientation is as noted during removal of old bush.
3. Position suitable flat steel plate on top of bush.
4. Operate press to install bush in arm.

2. Using a h
ydraulic press, install
bush in wishbone front arm.
1. Position arm on suitable supports on press bed.
2. Position bush on arm ensuring orientation is as noted during removal of old bush.
3. Position suitable flat steel plate on top of bush.
4. Operate press to install bush in arm.
3. Position wishbone rear arm on crossbeam and install but do

Front Suspension - Spring
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
CAUTI
ON: 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.
S
pecial Tool(s)

R

oad spring compressor
204-111 (JD115)

Taper separator

211-098 (JD 100)

Ball
Joint Taper Separator
204-192 (JD 219)
1. R
aise front of vehicle to provid
e access for Special Tool 204-
111. Refer to Section 100-02
2. Remove appropriate road wheel. Refer to Section 100-02.

3. Ins
tall Special Tool 204-111 in road spring.
Sl

acken tool adjuster to suit spring length.
Install adaptor

and thrust collar.
Posit

ion stem of tool in center of spring passing dowel
through slot in su spension turret.
4. Rotate stem of Special Tool 204-111 to position dowel across
slot.

Front Suspension - Spring Seat
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
CAUTI
ON: 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.
S
pecial Tool(s)

R

oad spring compressor
204-111 (JD115)

Taper separator

211-098 (JD 100)

Ball
Joint Taper Separator
204-192 (JD 219)
1. R
aise front of vehicle to provid
e access for Special Tool 204-
111. Refer to Section 100-02
2. Remove appropriate road wheel. Refer to Section 100-02.

3. Ins
tall Special Tool 204-111 in road spring.
Sl

acken tool adjuster to suit spring length.
Install adaptor

and thrust collar.
Posit

ion stem of tool in center of spring passing dowel
through slot in su spension turret.
4. Rotate stem of Special Tool 204-111 to position dowel across
slot.

Front Susp
ension - Wheel Knuckle and Wheel Hub Assembly
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
S
pecial Tool(s)

R

oad spring compressor
204-111 (JD115)

Taper separator

211-098 (JD 100)

Front
suspension ball joint splitter
204-192 (JD 219)

Bal
l joint splitter
204-293
1. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands. Refer to Section
100-02.
2. Remove appropriate road wheel. Refer to 74.20.05.
3. Remove brake disc. Refer to 70.10.12.
4. Using wire or string, secure brak e caliper to road spring to take
weight off brake hose.
5. Raise vehicle sufficient to provide access for special tool 204-
111.

6. Ins
tall special tool 204-111 in road spring.
Sl

acken tool adjuster to suit spring length.
Fit adaptor and th

rust collar.
Posit

ion stem of tool in center of spring passing dowel
through slot in su spension turret.
7. WARNING: WHEN TURNING TOOL ADJUSTER, ENSURE

8. Inst
all special tool 204-111 in road spring.
Slacken tool

adjuster to suit spring length.
Fit adaptor and th
rust collar.
Positi
on stem of tool in center of spring passing dowel
through slot in su spension turret.

9. WA
RNING: WHEN TURNING TOOL ADJUSTER, ENSURE
THAT TOOL STEM DOES NOT ROTATE AND DISTURB POSITION
OF DOWEL IN SUSPENSION TURRET.
Engage dowel of special tool 204-111 in suspension turret and
rotate to position across slot.
10 . Lower veh
icle onto stands.

11 . R
otate tool adjuster to tension spring.
12. Remove wheel speed sensor se curing screw and withdraw
sensor from vertical link.

33. R
emove residual coolant from the cylinder head.
1. Place a drain tray under the engine.
2. Use a syringe with a length of thin rubber pipe connected, to drain the residual coolant from the outlet pipe water-way.
A s u
itable syringe is Snap On YA 745.

34 . R
emove the cylinder head.
1. Place cloth around the area of th e cylinder head to absorb coolant
spillage, when removing the head.
2. Remove the bolts (10xM10 and 2xM8) which secure the cylinder head.
3. With assistance, remove the cylinder head.

35 . R
emove the cylinder head gasket.
1. Note how the gasket is installed and remove it.
2. Remove and discard the cloth, placed previously to absorb coolant spillage.
Wipe up any l e
aked coolant.
36. Remove the coolant drain tray from under the engine.
37. Remove and discard the gasket from the downpipe catalyst.