1998 JAGUAR X308 Workshop Manual

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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.

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32. From engine compartment,  remove crossbeam front LH 
securing bolts. 
 
33.  Remove crossbeam to engine Hydramount securing bolts. 
Remove bolt securing cros smember to Hydramount.  
Ful

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36. Ensure that steering  transducer harness is  clear of return pipe and LH side body. 
37.  Lower and traverse front suspension assembly clear of 
vehicle. 
38.  With assistance, lift  front suspe

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Disconnect harness connector from transducer.  
Remove harness from suspension assembly.  
 
43. Remove steering rack from crossbeam. 
1. Remove steering rack securing bolts. 
2. Remove steeri

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Repeat procedure to remove wishbone securing nuts from 
opposite side.  
 
47.  Remove upper wishbone fu lcrum shaft securing nut. 
Repeat procedure to remove  securing nut from

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Install the four bolts and tighten to 22-28Nm.  
Install heatshield .  
Repeat procedure to install mounting bracket on opposite 
side of crossbeam.  
 
2.  Install upper wishbone/hub assem

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Position stabilizer bar on crossbeam.  
Install and tighten bolts to 30-40Nm.  
Repeat procedure at opposite  end of stabilizer bar.  
 
6. Tighten link arm to stabilizer  bar securing nut

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10. With assistance position crossbeam/suspension assembly on 
jack with protective wood under. 
11.  Traverse assembly into position below vehicle. 
12.  Ensure steering harn ess connector is posit