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Date of
Manufacture
T
h
e date of manufacture (Build Date) of a vehicle is define
d as the calendar month and year in which the bodyshell and
powertrain are combined and the completed vehicle leaves the production line. For certain markets, VIN labels carry the
month and year of manufacture. For other markets, the vehicle Build Date is also displayed on a metal plate located at the
top of the battery tray in the trunk.
ANTI-T
HEFT LABELS
F
or
some markets, anti-theft labels bearing the VIN printed on
a special anti-forgery background are positioned on certain
body components. An additional anti-theft label is positioned on the LH side of the engine/automatic transmission casing.
Anti-theft labels must not be removed from a vehicle unless necessitated by component renewal.
ItemDe scrip
tion
1Gross Vehic
l
e Weight
2Gross Trai
n W
eight
3Maxim
u
m Permitted Front Axle Loading
4Maxim
u
m Permitted Rear Axle Loading
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Jacking and Lifting - Safety Precautions
Description and Operation
The following safety precautions must be observed wh en raising the vehicle to perform service operations:
Ne
ver rely on a jack alone to suppo
rt a vehicle; use suitable vehicle stands to provide rigid support.
When working ben
eath a vehicle, whenev
er possible use a ramp or inspection pit instead of a jack and vehicle
stands.
En
sure that the vehicle is
standing on firm, level grou nd before using a jack.
Do not rely
on the parking brake alon
e; chock the wheels and put the transmission into Park if possible.
Check that
any lifting equipment used has adequate capacity
for the load being lifted and is in proper working order.
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Wh en t
he vehicle is being reco
vered by rear suspended tow:
The ignition key must be remo ved from the ig
nition switch to lock the stee
ring with the front wheels facing straight
ahead.
The re ar
wheels must be
correctly positioned in the lifting cradle and securely tied down.
Em
ergency Towing
WARNING: IF THE
ENGINE IS NOT
RUNNING, THE STEERING WILL BECOME HEAVY AND THE FORCE NECESSARY TO
EFFECTIVELY APPLY THE BRAKES WILL BE GREATLY INCREASED.
• CAUTIONS:
A vehicle with a defective transmission must be towed by rear suspended tow.
The vehicle towing point is not suit able for use with a solid tow-bar.
Do not use the crossbeam tie bar as a towing location.
When the vehicle is being towed on its own wheels:
Loc a
l regulations for the towing of ve
hicles must be followed. In some co untries the registration number of the
towing vehicle and an 'On Tow' sign or warning triangle must be displayed at the rear of the towed vehicle.
The gear s
elector lever
must be in Neutral.
The
ignition switch must be in positi
on II to release the steering lock and make the direction indicators, horn and
stop lamps operate.
A di
stance of 0.8 km (0.5 mi
le) must not be exceeded.
A spe
ed of 48 km/h (30 mph) must not be exceeded.
The tow rope must be attached using th
e towi
ng location provided; refer to Front Towing Point in this section.
Rear Su
spended
Tow
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Jacking and Lifting - Using the Vehicle Jack
Gene
ral Procedures
1.
WARN
INGS:
ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS STANDING ON FIRM, LEVEL
GROUND.
DO NOT START OR RUN THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE
IS ONLY SUPPORTED BY THE VEHICLE JACK.
Position the jack at the appropri ate front or rear jacking point.
Put the parkin
g brake ON and
the transmission in Park.
Chock the wh
eels to prevent movement of the vehicle.
2.
Locat e
the arm of the jack securely in the jacking socket.
R
e
move the rubber cover from the socket.
3. Raise/lower the vehicle using the jack ratchet handle.
4. Remove the jack from the jacking point.
Fi
t the rubber cover to the jacking socket.
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WHE
N CHANGING A WHEEL, ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE CANNOT MOVE. ALWAYS APPLY THE PARK BRAKE AND
SELECT TRANSMISSION 'P' POSITION.
NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH ONE WHEEL OFF THE GROUND, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN CHANGING THE WHEEL. THE
VEHICLE COULD MOVE.
TIGHTEN THE WHEEL NUTS TO SPECIFICATION. WHEELS MAY COME LOOSE IF OVER OR UNDER TIGHTENED.
USE WHEELS AND WHEEL NUTS DESI GNED FOR XJ SERIES VEHICLES ONLY. AFTERMARKET WHEELS OR WHEEL
NUTS MAY NOT FIT OR FUNCTION PROPERLY AND COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE.
In
spection and Verification
To maximize ti
re performance, inspec
t the tires frequently for signs of:
Unev
en wear.
Incorrect
ti
re pressure.
Wh
ee
l imbalance.
Cuts. Abrasi
ons.
B
u
lges (blister).
Ply s
e
paration.
Embedded objects. Impact damage.
Inspe c
tion should be
more frequent when:
Continuo
us high speed op
eration is required.
Ra
pid or extreme temperatures changes occur.
R
o
ad surfaces are rough.
Roads ar
e littered
with debris.
Tread W
e
ar Indicator
•
NO
TE: Tire condition must comply with prevailing local legislation.
New tires must be installed if the wear in dicators are exposed or if there is severe shoulder wear. Shoulder wear is usually
caused by either excessive camber or toe on tires.
T i
re Vibration Diagnosis
A
tir
e vibration diagnostic procedure always
begins with a road test. The road test and the custom er interview (if available)
will provide much of the information need ed to find the source of vibration.
During the road test, drive the vehicle on a road that is smooth and free of undulations. If vibration is apparent, note and
record the following:
The s p
eed at which the vibration occurs.
W
h
at type of vibration occurs in each
speed range - mechanical or audible.
How the vibrati
on is affected
by changes in the following:
- -engine torque
- -vehicle speed
- -engine speed.
Type of v i
bration - sensitivity:
- - torque sensitive,
- - vehicle speed sensitive,
- - or engine speed sensitive.
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The
following explanations will help isolate the source of vibration.
Torque Sensitive
This
means that the condition can be impr
oved or made worse by accelerating, dece lerating, coasting, maintaining a steady
vehicle speed, or applying engine torque.
Ve
hicle Speed Sensitive
This means th
at the vibration al
ways occurs at the same vehicle speed and is not affected by engine torque, engine speed
or gear selection.
Engine Speed Sensit
ive
This means th
at the vibration
occurs at varying vehicle spee ds when a different gear is selected. It can sometimes be
isolated by increasing or decreasing engine speed with the tran smission in neutral or by stall testing with the transmission in
gear. If the condition is engine speed sensitive, the cause is probably not related to tires.
If the road test indicates that there is tire wine, but no shake or vibration, the noise originates with the contact between th e
tire and the road surface.
A thumping noise usually means that the tire is flat or has soft spots making a noise as they slap the roadway. Tire whine
can be distinguished from axle no ise, as tire whine remains the same over a range of speeds.
Sym
ptom Chart
Sy
mptom Chart
Sy
mptom
Possib
le Sources
Acti
on
Uneven ti
re wear.
Incorrect ti
re inflation.
*
Cor
rect to specification.
*
Exce
ssive radial an
d lateral runout.
*
Renew tire
or wheel.
*
O
ut of specification steering
geometry.
*
R
ealign steering geometry: Refer to Section 204-
00.
*
W
orn ball joint.
*
Renew
damaged component, realign steering
geometry.
*
W
orn tie-rod end.
*
R
enew component, realign steering geometry.
*
Incorrect
tire / wheel usage.
*
Inst
all correct tire and wheel combination.
*
Loose or leaki
ng shock absorbers.
*
Tigh
ten or Renew as nece
ssary: Refer to Section
204-00.
*
Suspensi
on geometry out of
alignment.
*
Che
ck and adjust: Refer to Section 204-00.
*
Loose, worn or da mage
d suspension
components.
*
In
spect, Repair or Renew as necessary.
*
Wh
eel and tire assembly out of
balance.
*
Balance wheel an
d tire assembly.
*
Excessive later
al or radial runout of
wheel or tire.
*
Check, Repair o
r
Renew as required.
*
Tire
s show excess wear on
edge of treads.
Ti
res under-inflated.
*
Cor
rect pressure to specification.
*
Vehi
cle overloaded.
*
Cor
rect to specification.
*
Tire
s show excess wear on
edge of treads (with tire
pressures correct).
Incorre
ct toe setting.
*
Se
t to specification: Refer to Section 204-00.
*
Tire
s show excess wear in
center of tread.
Tire
s over-inflated.
*
Cor
rect pressure to specification
*
W
heel mounting is
difficult.
Incorrect app
lication or mismatched
parts, including wheel studs and
wheel nuts. Corroded, worn or
damaged parts.
*
Fol
low the manufacturer's specifications. Clean or
Renew.
*
Wobble or sh
immy
affecting wheel runout.
Damaged wh
eel (eventually
damaging wheel bearings and causing
uneven tire wear).
*
Inspect wheel rims for
damage and runout. Renew
as required.
*
Vehicle vibrations from
Tire
s / wheels mismatched.
*
Inst
all correct tire / wheel combination.
*
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Driveshaft -
Torques
Comp
onent
Nm
Bol
t
M12 - Jurid flexible coupling to
transmission and final drive flanges
75
-
88
Screw
-
Centre bearing to underbody
19
,5
- 26,5
Screw
-
Parking brake relay mounting bracket to underbody
19
,5
- 26,5_
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Driveshaft - Driveshaft
Description an
d Operation
Driveshaft Joint and Couplings
Parts List
It
em
Par
t Number
De
scription
1—F
lexible (Jurid) coupling at the transmission flange
2—Center bear
ing
3—Front tu
be, including
deformable section
4—Fl
exible (Jurid) coupling at the final drive flange