1998 JAGUAR X308 211-02

Steering System - General Information - Steering System
Description and Operation

Details of the Steering System can be found in sections 211-02, 211-03, 211-04 and 211-05.

•
NOTE: Note the orientation of the clip.
If a quick release coupling is fitt ed to the power steering return
hose, connect the power steerin g fluid return hose to the
coupling by installing the clip.
13. Install a new power steering fl uid reservoir. For additional
information, refer to: (211-02) Power Steering Fluid Reservoi r - 4.2L/3.0L/2.7L Diesel
(Removal and Installation),
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir - 3.0L Diesel (Removal and
Installation).

2. NOTE
: When installing the steering gear, manoeuvre the power

steering return pipe past the pinion housin g to steering gear
pipes.
• NOTE: A new steering gear assembly is supplied with a dirt
protection cover/cent ralizing cap fitted.
Position the steering gear to vehicle.
3. Install the steering gear mo unting bracket bushings.
For additional information, refer to: Steering Gear Bushing

(
211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation).

4. Conne
ct the power steering su
pply and return pipes to the
pinion housing.
R
emove the blanking caps an
d install new ´O´ring seals in
pipe connectors.
lubri
cate the ´O´ring seals wi
th clean power steering fluid.
R
emove the blanking caps from
the pinion housing ports.
Position the power
steering su
pply and return pipes to the
pinion ports and seat ´O´rings.

5. Attach
the power steering supply
and return pipes to the pinion
housing.
Ensure the power steering su pply
and return pipes and the

retaining plate are correctly seated.
Install th
e bolt.
Tigh

ten to 9-12 Nm.
6. Clean any fluid spillage from the steering gear and surrounding
area.
7. Attach the power steering return pipe to the steering gear.
Attach
the rubber support to
the power steering return
pipe.
Rout
e the steering gear transducer harness behind the
power steering return pipe (right-hand drive vehicles

diverter val
ve (if fitted) and oil filter.
Main
bearings
which are grooved in the upper positions and plain in
the lower positions. They are manufactured from
aluminium / tin material.
A c
rankshaft with under
cuts and rolled fillets for extra strength.
Fracture
-split connecting rods in sintered-forged steel.
Brackets
bolted to the front of
the cylinder
block are used to mo unt all accessories.
A sin
gle, seven ribbed vee belt
drives the accessories.
An au
tomatic belt tensioner for the front accessory drive,
incorporating a wear indicator.
An advanced en
gine management system inco
rporating electronic throttle control.
The un
it meets the requirements of the CARB OBDII USA legislation.
Ancillary Systems
The an
ci
llary systems, driven by the engine, each have a
detailed Description and Operation along with Diagnostic
Procedures, and Removal and Installation instructions ; refer to the following sections of this manual:
Power Steeri
ng Pump - Section 211-02
Ai
r Conditioning Compressor - Sectio
n 412-03
Engine
C
ooling Pump - Section 303-03
Generator
- Sectio
n 414-02
The drive belt, idler pulley and automatic tensioner are described in Section 303-05.
The engine starting system is described in Section 303-06.
En
gine Management and Emission Control System
Engine Control Modu
le (ECM)
Engine
management and exhaust emissions are controlled by the ECM, which has the
following main functions:
Fu
el injection
Idle
s
peed
Ignition Ev

aporative loss system
Engine
cooling fans Clim
ate control compressor clutch demand
The microprocessor within the ECM receiv es signals from various sensors and other modules and uses a pre-determined
program to compute engine management functions.
Adaptive functions are incorporated in the ECM to cater for co ntinuous adjustments to its computations to suit prevailing
conditions. Because the system also controls emissions to suit all modes, neither CO levels nor idle speed require service
attention or adjustment, except if an error should occur.
On Board Diagnostics are controlled by the ECM with the continuous monitoring of incoming signals and the subsequent
verification against what the module expects to 'see'. Should a si gnal be incorrect or missing, the ECM will substitute a fixed
value to provide the 'limp home mode' and alert the driver of the problem. Fixed values may be adopted for:
Transmission oil
temperature
Mechanica
l
guar
d position
Throttle blade angle Camshaft position

Inta
k
e air temperature
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), including OBD II codes, are stored in the ECM memo ry and can be read by an appropriate
retrieval tool.
Should either the ECM or TCM fa il, ensure that the control housing cooling fan is operating correctly. Failure of the cooling
fan MUST be rectified before renewing a control module and details of a fa n failure should accompany a returned control
module.

be 'hun
g up' within the engine because it is not up to operating
temperature.
Should the oil level subsequently be topped-up, the level could
become too high, causing oil burning.
Typically, 0.875L is hung up.
Refill the engine with the correct specification engine oil.
58. Refill the automatic transmission. Refer to Section 307-01A,
Operation 44.24. 02.
59. Refill and bleed the power stee ring system. Refer to Section
211-02 General Procedures.
60. Repressurise the air conditioni ng system. Refer to Operation
82.30.30 and note all Wa rnings and Cautions.

61
.
Fit the engine covers.

62
.
With assistance, reposition the engine compartment cover
(bonnet) and fit the si x bolts; reconnect the ground lead to the
original location on the left hand hinge.
Re
connect the gas struts.
R

emove the masking tape from the front edge.
63. Remove the paintwork protection sheets and close the engine
compartment cover.
64. Reconnect the battery ground cable and fit the battery cover.
Re
set the clock and the radio information.

8. Install front end accessory drive belt; refer to 12.10.40 or (SC)
12.10.40.
9. Install supercharger drive belt (where fitted); refer to
18.50.08.
10. Reconnect battery ground cable (IMPORTANT, see SRO
86.15.15 for further information).
11. Recharge air conditioning system; refer to 82.30.30.
12. Check / bleed / top up power stee ring fluid reservoir; refer to
211-02.

41. Ensuring graduation mark remains aligned, finally tighten
wishbone front eccentric bolt to 113-153Nm.
42. Install air intake tube/meter/ cleaner cover assembly. Refer
to 19.10.30

43. Install both engine co vers (normally aspirated vehicles only).
Position covers over engine.
Install securing pegs.
44. Fill power steering system. Refer to Section 211-02.
45. Remove fender covers and close hood.
46. Connect ground cable to batt ery terminal and fit battery
cover. Refer 86.15.19.
47. Carry out steering geometry an d wheel alignment checks and
adjust as necessary. Refer to 57.65.03

46. Install air intake tube/meter/ cleaner cover assembly. Refer
to 19.10.30

47. Install both engine co vers (normally aspirated vehicles only).
Position covers over engine.
Install securing pegs.
48. Fill power steering system. Refer to Section 211-02.
49. Remove fender covers and close hood.
50. Connect ground cable to batt ery terminal and fit battery
cover. Refer 86.15.19.
51. Carry out steering geometry an d wheel alignment checks and
adjust as necessary. Refer to 57.65.03