1998 JAGUAR X308 subframe removal

            501‐20B : Supp l
emental
 Restraint  System  
                 Specification  
                 Description  and  Operation  
                     Air Bag  Supplemental  Restraint System  (SRS)  
                 Removal and  Installation  
                     Air Bag  Control  Module (76.73.41)  
                     Driver Air  Bag  Module  (76.73.39)  
                     Passenger Air  Bag  Module  (76.73.37)  
                     Side Air  Bag  Module  (76.73.47)  
                     Side Impact  Sensor  (76.73.53)  
 
             501‐25:  Body  Repairs ‐  Genera
l  Information  
                 Description  and  Operation  
                     Body Repairs  
 
        502:  Frame  and Mounting  
 
             502‐00:  Uni ‐Body,  Subframe  and  Mounting  System  
                 Removal and  Installation  
                     Front Axle  Crossmember  
                     Front Axle  Crossmember  Front  Bushing  (60.35.24)  
                     Front Axle  Crossmember  Front  Bushing  Heat  Shield  (60.35.37)  
                     Front Axle  Crossmember  Rear  Bushing  (
60.35.26)  
                     Rear Axle  Crossmember  (64.25.16)  
                     Rear Axle  Crossmember  Bushing  (64.25.02)  
 

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nstallation


18
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WARNING: With assistance, support the rear suspension
and axle assembly during remo val. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in personal injury.
Remove the rear suspensi on and axle assembly.
E
nsure that the hydr
aulic pipes, brake calipers, harnesses
and the drive shaft will not obstruct the rear suspension
and axle assembly during removal.
Carefull
y lower the rear suspen
sion and axle assembly and
traverse clear of vehicle.

19
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Retrieve the subframe mounting bush shims.
20. With assistance, position th e rear suspension and axle
assembly on to a bench.
21. Clean the subframe mounting bushes and corresponding body
locations.

1. Apply a th
in coat of grease to the subframe bushes and place
the shims in position.
2. WARNING: With assistance, support the rear suspension

Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Front 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.
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.

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

Engine Support Beam
303-021 (MS 53D)

Front Camber Tie-down Link
204-114 (JD 133)
1. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
2. Remove ignition key and en gage steering column lock.
3. Open hood to service position, and fit covers to fenders.
4. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to 86.15.19.

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. Remove air intake tube/meter/ cleaner cover assembly. Refer
to 19.10.30
8. 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.

Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System - Front Axle Crossmember
Front Bushing Heat Shield
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)

Engine Support Beam
303-021 (MS 53D)

Front Camber Tie-down Link
204-114 (JD 133)
1. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
2. Remove ignition key and en gage steering column lock.
3. Open hood to service position, and fit covers to fenders.
4. Remove battery cover and disc onnect ground cable from
battery terminal. Refer to section 86.15.15.

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. Remove air intake tube/meter/ cleaner cover assembly. Refer
to 19.10.30
8. 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.

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.

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.

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.