1998 JAGUAR X308 body

6. Remove both mounting brac kets from the suspension
subframe.
1. Remove bush center bolt from bracket.
2. Remove bolts securi ng bracket to body.
Remove bracket.
Following the same procedure, remove bracket on
opposite side.
7. To permit access, lower jack approximately 25 mm.

8. Remove and retain spacer from top of each bush.

9. Remove bolts securing link assemblies to suspension subframe.
1. Remove bolt.
2. Ensure spacer remain s captive in bracket.
Following the same procedure, remove bolt from opposite
side of subframe.
10. With assistance to support su bframe, remove the subframe
center to differential casing bolts.

9. Position spacer in the rece ss of each subframe bush.

10. Raise jack to locate subframe bushes on the body tapered
locations.

11. CAUTION: When installing su bframe bracket ensure that wheel speed sensor harness is clear.
Fit suspension subframe mounting-brackets.
1. Position bracket to subframe.
2. Install but do not ti ghten bush center bolt.
3. Install but do not tighten bolts securing bracket to body.
Following same procedure, install mounting bracket on
opposite side.
12. Tighten mounting bracket to body bolts to 80-100Nm.
Following same procedure, ti ghten mounting bracket bolts
on opposite side.

Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Rear Axle Crossmember
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)

Remover/Replacer Suspension Bushes
204-116 (JD 143A)

Remover/Replacer Adaptor
204-116-06 (JD143-6B)
1. Remove suspension subframe fro m vehicle. Refer to 64.25.20.

2. Position special tool 204-116 on the press-bed, with recesses
uppermost.

3. Remove nut and washer from tool.
Position tool on bush with recesses accommodating the
bush rebound stops.
Fit washer to tool and fit and finger tighten nut.
4. Invert subframe and position assembly on special tool 204-
116, with subframe located in the recess.