1998 JAGUAR X308 tires

W
heels and Tires - Wheel and Tire
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
CAUTI
ON: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut: heat will change the metal's properties and damage wheel
bearing and brake caliper seals.
I
nstallation

1.
NOTE
: Certain Jaguar wheels are fitted wi
th a hexagon wheel
nut cover
R
emove the cover with the plastic spanner supplied with
the spare wheel jacking equipment.

2. Loosen
, but do not
remove wheel nuts.
3. Raise vehicle and support on st ands. Refer to Section 100-02.

4. R
emove wheel and tire assembly.
1. Remove wheel nuts.
2. Remove wheel.
1. CAUTION: Do not allow grease to contaminate the wheel
stud threads and wheel nut to wh eel mating surface, as this may
cause the nuts to loosen.
• NOTE: To prevent the wheel corroding on to the hub, smear a
thin layer of grease onto the hub mounting face and spigot; and
wheel mounting face and spigot hole.

Brake System - General Inform
ation - Brake System
D
iagnosis and Testing
Principles of Operations
The brake system operates by transferring effort applied to th e brake pedal, by the driver to the brakes at each wheel.
The braking effort is distributed to each wheel, using a hydraulic system. The system is assisted using a vacuum brake
booster that reduces pedal effort for a given hydraulic pressure. The parking brake operates on the rear wheels and is
applied using a hand operated control.
I
nspection and Verification
•
NOTE: Prior to carrying out any diagno
sis, make sure that the brake system warning indicator is functional.
Visually examine the front and rear tire and wheel assemblies for damage such as un even wear patterns, tread worn out or
sidewall damage. Verify the tires are th e same size, type and, where possible, same manufacture. Replace the damaged
wheel or excessively worn tire. For a dditional information, refer toSection 204
-0
4 Wheels and Tires
.
W
heels and tires must be cleared of an
y foreign matter and tire pressures ad justed to the correct specification.
If the tires exhibit uneven wear or feathering, the cause must be corrected. Check the steering and suspension components
for damage or wear and, if ne cessary, check and adjust front wheel alignment. For additional information, refer toSection
204
-00 Suspen
sion System
- General Informati
on
.
Road Test


V
isual Inspection Chart
Carr

y out a road test to compare actual vehicle braking performance with the
performance standards expected by the
driver. The ability of the test driver to make valid compar isons and detect performance deficiencies will depend on
experience.
The driver should have a thorough knowledge of brake system operation and accepted general performance guidelines to
make good comparisons and de tect performance concerns.
An experienced brake technician will always establish a route that will be used for all br ake diagnosis road tests. The roads
selected will be reasonably smooth and level. Gravel or bump y roads are not suitable because the surface does not allow the
tires to grip the road equally. Crowned roads should be avoide d because of the large amount of weight shifted to the low set
of wheels on this type of road. Once th e route is established and consistently used, the road surface variable can be
eliminated from the test results.
Before a road test, obtain a complete description of the customer concerns or suspec ted condition. From the description, the
technician's experience will allow the te chnician to match possible causes with symptoms. Certain components will be
tagged as possible suspects while others wi ll be eliminated by the evidence. More importantly, the customer description can
reveal unsafe conditions which should be ch ecked or corrected before the road test. The description will also help form the
basic approach to the road test by narrowing the concern to specific components, vehicle speed or conditions.
Begin the road test with a general brake performance check. Keeping the description of the concern in mind, test the brakes
at different vehicle speeds using both ligh t and heavy pedal pressure. To determine if the concern is in the front or rear
braking system, use the brake pe dal and then use the parking brake control. If the condition (pull, vibration, pulsation)
MechanicalElectrical
Brake m
aster cylinder
Parkin
g brake switch
Brake ca

liper piston(s)
D
amaged or corroded wiring harness
Brake di

scs
B
rake master cylinder fluid level switch
Wh

eel bearin
gs
Brake pads
Power brake booster
Brake ped

al linkage
Boost

er vacuum hose
Tire

s
De

bris

REFE
R to
Specification
- /
F r
ont Brake Disc Runout Check
- V
eh
icles With: Brembo Brakes
/

F
ront Brake Disc Runout Check
- V
e
hicles Without: Brembo Brakes

in this
section.
Yes GO to B5
.
No
GO to B6
.
B5: CHECK VEHICLE
FOR A HISTORY OF BRAKE VIBRATION PROBLEMS
Chec
k to se
e if the vehicle has recently been
repaired for brake vibration problems by the
installation of new front brake discs and pads.
1
Has vehicl
e has recently been repaired for brake vibrat
ion problems by the installation of new front brake
discs and pads.
Yes INSTALL new front wheel hubs
REFER to Section 204
-01 Fron
t Suspension
.
INST ALL new fr
ont brake disc
s and front brake pads
REFER to Section 206
-03 Fr
ont Disc Brake
.
TEST the system for normal
operation.
No INSTALL front brake discs and front brake pads
REFER to Section 206
-03 Fr
ont Disc Brake
.
CHECK for excessiv
e brake disc runout
REFER to Front Brake Disc Runout Check
- Veh
icles With: Brembo Brakes
/

F
ront Brake Disc Runout Check
- V
e
hicles Without: Brembo Brakes

in this
section.
If excessive brake disc runout exis ts INSTALL new front wheel hubs
REFER to Section 204
-01 Fron
t Suspension
.
TEST the system for normal
operation.
B
6:
CHECK THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND REAR BRAKE DISCS
Chec
k
the condition of the rear brake pads and rear brake discs.
1
D
o
es excessive brake disc runout or br
ake disc thickness variation exist?
REFER to Specification
- /
Rear B
rake Disc Runout Check
- Ve
hicles Without: Brembo Brakes
/
Rear
Brake Disc Runout Check
- Veh
icles With: Brembo Brakes
in this
section.
Yes INSTALL rear brake discs and rear brake pads
REFER to Section 206
-04
Rear Disc Brake
.
CHECK for excessiv
e brake disc runout.
REFER to Rear Brake Disc Runout Check
- Veh
icles With: Brembo Brakes
/

Rear
Brake Disc Runout Check
- V
e
hicles Without: Brembo Brakes

in this
section.
If excessive brake disc runout exists INSTALL ne w rear wheel hubs. TEST the system for normal
operation.
No REPEAT road test and re-check for a vi bration concern. If vibration exists GO to B3
.
PINPOINT TEST
C : THE BRAKES PULL OR DRIFT
TE
S
T
CONDITIONS
D E
TAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
C1
:
ROAD TEST VEHICLE
Road test th
e veh
icle and apply the brake pedal.
1
D
o
es the vehicle pull or drift?
Yes GO to C2
.
No
Vehicle is OK.

C2:
INS
PECT TIRE PRESSURE
Check f
or ex
cessive tire wear
or incorrect pressures.
1
Are the ti
res at the correct pressure and in good condition?
Yes GO to C3
.
No
AD
JUST the tire pressures or IN
STALL new tires if excessively wo rn. TEST the system for normal
operation.
C3 : CH
ECK CALIPERS
Check the fr
on
t caliper pistons for binding, leakin
g or sticking. For additional information, refer
toSection 206
-03 Fr
ont Disc Brake
. Check the rear cal
i
per pistons for
binding, leaking or sticking. For
additional information, refer toSection 206
-04
Rear Disc Brake
.
1

Front Dis
c Brake - Brake PadsVehicl
es With: High Performance Brakes
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
1.
W
ARNING: BRAKE DUST, IF INHALED CAN DAMAGE
YOUR HEALTH. ALWAYS REMOVE BRAKE DUST USING A VACUUM
BRUSH. DO NOT USE A COMPRE SSED-AIR LINE TO DISPERSE
BRAKE DUST INTO THE ATMOSPHERE. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
• CAUTIONS:
Brake pads must always be replaced in axle sets.
Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking
devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These
devices restrict the number of ti mes a nut or bolt can be used.
For additional information, refer to: General Service Information

(10
0-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
The High Performance brake ca liper is aligned to the brake
disc when it is first installed to the vehicle, therefore, care must
be taken not to disturb this alignment. When removing the
caliper; remove the bolts that se cure the anchor bracket to the
vertical link only. DO NOT loosen any other caliper bolts.
Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers
to fenders.
2. R
aise front of vehicle an
d support on stands.
For additional information, refer to: Using the Workshop Jack

(10
0-02 Jacking and Lifting, General Procedures).
3. Remove front wheels. Refer to operation.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire
(20
4-04
Wheels and Tires, Remo val and Installation).

4. CAUTI
ON: Remove brake flui
d spillage immediately from
paint work, with clean water.
Loosen brake fluid reservoir-cap.
Position a cloth around the
reservoir to collect any fluid
spillage.
5. Remove brake
pads from caliper.
1. Remove 'R' clips.
2. Withdraw pins from caliper.
3. Remove anti-rattle spring.
4. Discard brake pads.

Install brake pads
i
nto caliper.
Slo

wly retract caliper pi
stons into caliper.
1. Install pads.
2. Position anti-rattle spring.
3. Install pins.
4. Install 'R' clips.
4. Repeat above procedure to install opposite side brake pads.
5. Fit wheels.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire
(20
4-04
Wheels and Tires, Remo val and Installation).
6. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
For additional information, refer to: Using the Workshop Jack

(10
0-02 Jacking and Lifting, General Procedures).

7. CAUTI
ON: Remove brake flui
d spillage immediately from
paint work, with clean water.
Check brake fluid level.
Check brak
e fluid level is
at the maximum mark.
Re
move cloth.
Fi

t cap.
8.
R
emove paint work protection
covers, and close engine
compartment.
9. Start the engine and repeatedly press the brake pedal until
brake pressure is evident.

Rear Dis
c Brake - Brake PadsVehicl
es With: High Performance Brakes
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
1.
W
ARNING: BRAKE DUST, IF INHALED CAN DAMAGE
YOUR HEALTH. ALWAYS REMOVE BRAKE DUST USING A VACUUM
BRUSH. DO NOT USE A COMPRE SSED-AIR LINE TO DISPERSE
BRAKE DUST INTO THE ATMOSPHERE. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
• CAUTIONS:
Brake pads must always be replaced in axle sets.
Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking
devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These
devices restrict the number of ti mes a nut or bolt can be used.
For additional information, refer to: General Service Information

(10
0-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
The High performance brake caliper is aligned to the brake
disc when it is first installed to the vehicle, therefore, care must
be taken not to disturb this alignment. When removing the
caliper; remove the bolts that se cure the anchor bracket to the
vertical link only. DO NOT loosen any other caliper bolts.
Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers
to fenders.
2. R
aise rear of vehicle an
d support on stands.
For additional information, refer to: Using the Workshop Jack

(10
0-02 Jacking and Lifting, General Procedures).
3. Remove rear wheels.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire
(20
4-04
Wheels and Tires, Remo val and Installation).

4. CAUTI
ON: Remove brake flui
d spillage immediately from
paint work, with clean water.
Loosen brake fluid reservoir-cap.
Position a cloth around the
reservoir to collect any fluid
spillage.
5. Remove brake
pads from caliper.
1. Withdraw pins from caliper.
2. Remove anti-rattle spring.
3. Discard brake pads.

Install brake pads.
1
. Install pads.
2. Position anti-rattle spring.
3. Install pins - make sure pin collets are fully engaged
into caliper.
4. Repeat above procedure to install opposite side brake pads.
5. Fit wheels.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire
(20
4-04
Wheels and Tires, Remo val and Installation).
6. Remove stands an d lower vehicle.
For additional information, refer to: Using the Workshop Jack

(10
0-02 Jacking and Lifting, General Procedures).

7. CAUTI
ON: Remove brake flui
d spillage immediately from
paint work, with clean water.
Check brake fluid level.
Check brak
e fluid level is
at the maximum mark.
Re
move cloth.
Fi

t cap.
8.
R
emove paint work protection
covers, and close engine
compartment.
9. Start the engine and repeatedly press the brake pedal until
brake pressure is evident.

Vehicl
e wanders from side to

side on the road, when the vehicle is driven straight ahead and the steering wheel is held in a firm position
Incorrect ti re
pressure or
tire size.
CHECK and ADJ
UST the tire pressure. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-0 4
Wheels and Tires
. IN
ST
ALL a new tire as necessary. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-0 4
Wheels and Tires
.
Vehi
cl
e is unevenly or
excessively loaded.
A D
JUST the load evenly.
Loose/worn ti
e-
rods.
INST
ALL a ne
w tie-rod
end. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 3
Steering Linkage
.
Steeri
ng gear bolts loose
o
r damaged.
TIGHTE
N or INSTALL
new bolts.
Loose or worn suspensi
on
ball jo
int(s).
INST
ALL a ne
w suspension ball joint
assembly. For additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-01 Fron
t Suspension
.
Steeri
ng column uni
versal
joint pinch bolt loose.
TI G
HTEN the steering column universal joint

pinch bolt. For additi onal information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 4
Steering Column
.
Incorre
ct
toe adjustment.

ADJUS
T as necessary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 204
-00 Sus
pension
Sy
ste
m
- General

Information
.
Loose or worn rear
susp
ension.
TIGHTEN
loose, or IN
STALL new rear
suspension components. For additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-0 2
Rear Suspension
.
Vehicle t
e
nds to pull to one
side when driven on a level surface
Incorrect ti
re pressure.
Incorrect
ti
re size or
different tire/tread type.
Uneven tire wear
CHECK and ADJ
UST the tire pressure. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-0 4
Wheels and Tires
. IN
ST
ALL a new tire as necessary. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-04
Wheels and Tires
.
Vehicl

e is unevenly loaded
or overloaded.
Adjust the load
.
Incorre
ct
toe adjustment.

ADJUS
T as necessary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 204
-00 Sus
pension
Sy
ste
m
- General

Information
.
Dam
a
ged front suspension

components.
I N
STALL new front suspension components
as necessary. For addi tional information,
REFER to Section 204
-01 Fron
t Suspension
.
Damaged rear
suspen
sion
components.
INST ALL ne
w rear suspension components
as necessary. For addi tional information,
REFER to Section 204
-0 2
Rear Suspension
.
Steeri
ng gear val
ve effort
out of balance.
SHIF T the
transmission into NEUTRAL while
driving at no more than 30 miles/hour (50 km/h) and turn the ignition to position I
(engine OFF-coasting). If the vehicle does
not pull with the engine off, INSTALL a new steering gear. For additional information,
REF E
R to Section 211
-0
2
Power Steering
. If t
he
vehicle does drift with the engine off,
CROSS SWITCH front wheel assemblies.
If the
vehicle pulls to
the opposite side,
SWITCH wheels that were on the rear to the
same side on the front.
If the v
ehicle pull dire
ction is not changed,
CHECK the front susp ension components
and toe adjustments. For additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-01 Fron
t Suspension
.
Chec
k
the front and rear
brakes for correct operation.
ADJUS
T as necessary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 206
-0 0
Brake System
-
General Informati on.
Check fo
r bent rear
INST
ALL ne
w rear suspension components