1998 JAGUAR X308 body

3. Remove special tool 303-021 from fender channel.

11. Install crossbeam to engine Hydramount bolts.
Install bolt securing Hydramou nt to crossbeam and tighten to 34-46Nm.
Repeat procedure to install crossbeam opposite side bolt.

12. Tighten rear mounting bolt and nut to 131-185 Nm.
Repeat procedure to tighten opposite side rear mounting
bolt and nut.

13. Connect steering rack transducer harness front connector.
Connect steering ha rness connector.
Install harness connector on body retaining clip.
14. Slacken adjuster nut and remove camber tie down tool 204-
114 from suspension.
Repeat procedure to remove tie down tool from opposite
side.

Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Front Axle Crossmember Rear
Bushing
Removal and Installation
Removal
CAUTION: 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.
Special Tool(s)

Tie-Rod-End Taper Separator
211-098 (JD 100)

Engine Support Beam
303-021 (MS 53D)
1. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
2. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands.
3. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to section 86.15.15.
4. Open hood to service position, and fit covers to fenders.

5. Remove both engine covers (nor mally aspirated vehicles only).
Release pegs.
Remove covers.
6. Remove air intake tube/meter/ cleaner cover assembly. Refer
to 19.10.30
7. Support weight of engine.
1. Position special tool 303-021 in RH and LH fender channels and tighte n beam fixings.
2. Engage hooks in the en gine front lifting eyes.
3. Tighten hook adjustment nuts until weight of engine is supported.

18. Disconnect steering rack transducer harness front connector.
Release harness connector from body retaining clip.
Disconnect connector.

19. Sever and discard tiestrap secu ring return pipe, harness (RHD only) and rubber support to steering rack.

20. RHD vehicles. Sever and discard tiestrap securing harness to
steering rack.
21. Route harness from behind steering return pipe.
22. Position a drain receptacle below pinion housing.
23. Remove pipe retaining plate secu ring bolt and withdraw plate.

opposite side

34. CAUTION: To prevent damage to ball joints, secure
each hub assembly to suspensi on turret using strong wire.
Remove lower securing nut and bolt from front shock absorber.
Repeat procedure to remove securing bolt from opposite
side shock absorber.

35. Remove crossbeam rear securing bolts.
Remove securing bolt from crossbeam LH rear mounting.
Repeat procedure to remove securing bolt from crossbeam RH rear mounting.
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 suspension as sembly onto bench.

39. Remove nut securing tie rod oute r ball joint to steering arm.
Repeat procedure to opposite side tie rod ball joint.
40. Release tie rod ball joint from steering arm.

11. Install steering rack on crossbeam.
Ensure that bushes are correct ly positioned on steering
rack.
Position steering rack on crossbeam.
Position support brac kets over bushes.
Install mounting bracket bolt s and tighten to 41-54Nm.

12. Install tie rods on steering arms.
Position and fully seat tie rod ball joint taper pin on
steering arm.
Install tie rod ball joint nu t and tighten to 71-85Nm.
Repeat procedure to install opposite side tie rod ball joint.

13. Install steering harness on suspension turret.
Noting positions marked during removal, tape new
securing clips to st eering harness.
Install securing clips/harness on LH turret.
14. With assistance position crossbeam/suspension assembly on
jack with protective wood under.
15. Traverse assembly into position below vehicle.
16. Ensure steering harn ess connector is positioned to avoid
damage during crossbeam lift .
17. NOTE: It may be necessary to use a hammer and drift to
finally align new mounting with body location.

Carefully raise crossbeam assembly into position.
Ensure that dowels of both crossbeam mountings seat
correctly in body locations.

18. Ensure that both engine hydramounts seat correctly in
crossbeam locations.

19. Install crossbeam rear mountings.
Align rear mounting rubber with body location.
Install rear mounting securing bolt and nut and tighten
nut to 131-185 Nm.
Repeat procedure to install opposite side rear mounting
securing bolt and nut.

20. From engine compartment, install but do not tighten
crossbeam front RH bolts.
21. From engine compartment, install crossbeam front LH bolts
and tighten to 22-28Nm.

Remove blanking plugs from pinion housing ports.
Position pipes on pinion ports and seat 'O' rings.

31. Secure pipes to pinion housing.
Ensure pipes and retaining pl ate are correctly seated.
Install bolt and tighten to 9-12Nm.

32. Secure return pipe on steering rack.
1. Position pipe rubber support on steering rack.
2. Position pipe on support .
3. RHD vehicles. Position harness on pipe support rubber.
4. Secure pipe and harness to support with new tiestrap.


33. RHD vehicles. Using new tiestrap, secure harness to steering
rack.
34. Connect steering harness.
Route harness connector to body front location.
Connect steering ha rness connector.
Install connector in body retaining clip.

Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Rear Axle Crossmember
Removal and Installation
Removal
CAUTION: 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.
1. Raise vehicle on a four-post li ft. Refer to section 100-02.

2. Remove subframe to differentia l-casing rear bracket bolts.

3. Where fitted, remove bolts se curing fuel vapor pipe to
subframe.

4. Remove subframe to differential bracket front nuts and bolts.
5. Support the differential assembly.
Position a jack under the differential drive coupling.
Position a piece of wood between the jack and the
differential drive coupling.
Raise the jack until the diffe rential is just supported.