1998 JAGUAR X308 suspension

28
.
Check and adjust the rear whee l alignment as necessary.
For additional informat ion, refer to Section 204
-00
Suspension
Sy

stem
- General
Information
.

Rear Su
spension - Shock Absorber Lower Bushing
Re
mo
val and Installation
Remov
a
l
S
p
ecial Tool(s)

B
u
shing Remover / installer
204-335

Bushing remover
2 04-
533

B
u
shing installer
204-534
1. Mark the orientation of the shock absorber eye in relation to
the lower suspension arm.
2. Remove the rear shock absorber.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Shock Absorber
(20 4
-
02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

3. NOTE : W
ith assistance make sure the tool is aligned.
Using the special tool, support the shock absorber.
4. NOTE: With assistance make sure the tool is aligned.
Position and align the special tool to the shock absorber bush.

reach
es the stop.
4. Install the rear shock absorber.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Shock Absorber
(204
-
02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Rear
Suspension - Spring
Re
moval and Installation
Remov

al
S
pecial Tool(s)

Spri

ng Compressors
204-179 (JD 199)

Spri
ng Retaining straps
204-179-1 (JD 199-1)
1. 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.
For additional informat ion, refer to Section 100
-0
0 General
Informati

on
.
R
aise the rear of the vehicle
and support on axle stands.
For additional informat ion, refer to Section 100
-0
2 Jacking and
Liftin

g
.
2.
R
emove the relevant rear wheel.
For additional informat ion, refer to Section 204
-04
Wheels and
Tire

s
.

3. CAUTI
ON: Do not suspend the caliper from the brake
hose as this will damage the hose.
Remove the brake caliper from the carrier.
1. Remove the caliper spring clip.
2. Remove the guide pin dust caps.
3. Slacken and withdr aw the guide pins.
4. Remove the caliper from the carrier and secure to the suspension mounting bracket using a tie strap.
4. Di
sconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.

23. Inst
all the pivot pin nut.
Ali
g
n the marker on the pivo
t pin flange with the mark
made on wishbone.
Inst al
l the nut on to the pivot pin and, ensuring the pin
position is not dist urbed, tighten the nut to 88-118 Nm.
24. Release the tie strap securing the brake caliper to the
suspension mounting bracket.

25 . Install
the brake caliper on to the carrier.
1. Position the caliper asse mbly on to the carrier.
2. Install the guide pins and tighten to 25-30 Nm.
3. Install the dust caps.
4. Install the brake caliper spring clip.

26 . Conne
ct the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
27. Using a new tie strap, secure the wheel speed sensor harness
to the brake hose clip.

28
.
Install the rear wheel.
For additional informat ion, refer to Section 204
-04
Wheels and
Tire

s
.
29
.
Remove the axle stands and lower the vehicle.
For additional informat ion, refer to Section 100
-0
2 Jacking and
Liftin

g
.
30
.
Check and adjust the rear whee l alignment as necessary.
For additional informat ion, refer to Section 204
-00
Suspension
Sy

stem
- General
Information
.

St
abilizer Bar Vehicles With: Supercharger

64.35.08
Rubber Suspension Insulator Lube
Castrol NTR
Removal
1.
CA
UTION:
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.
Raise vehicle on a four-post lift. Refer to section <<100-02>>.
2.
Remove nuts and bolts securing stabilizer bar to links.
3.

Remove stabilizer bar mounting-brackets.
 Remove bolts.

In
stallation

1.
Posi ti
on monostrut on rear suspension.

2. Align m o
nostrut upper mountings and install but do not tighten
bolts

3. Ra
ise rear of suspension to
align with monostrut lower
mounting holes.

4. Inst al
l monostrut lower bolts and nuts and tighten to 77-103
Nm.
5. Tighten monostrut upper bolts to 88-118 Nm.