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8. CAUTIONS:
Use an Allen key to prevent the ball joint rotating whilst
installing the nut.
Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle.
Secure the upper arm to the wheel knuckle.
Tighten the nut to 90 Nm.
9. Connect the front shock absorber and spring assembly to the
lower arm.
Tighten the bolt to 175 Nm.
10. Install the front stabilizer bar link.
For additional information, refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
11. Install the front wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
12. Lower the vehicle.
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Front Suspension - Front Lower Arm
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 11-May-2011
1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a
jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the air deflector.
For additional information, refer to: Air Deflector (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
3. Remove the front wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
4. NOTES:
Note the fitted position.
RH illustration shown, LH is similar
Release the front lower arm.
Remove the 2 bolts and discard the nuts.
Installation
1. NOTE: RH illustration shown, LH is similar
Install the front lower arm.
Install the bolt and tighten the new nut to 60 Nm +
135 degrees.
Install the front lower arm inner retaining nut and
bolt, but do not fully tighten at this stage.
2. Install the front wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
3. Lower the vehicle.
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Panels, Removal and Installation).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check
the wheel alignment, and adjust if required. www.JagDocs.com
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Panels, Removal and Installation).
3. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the body.
4. Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
5. Remove the stabilizer bar link.
For additional information, refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
6. Release the tie rod. Ball joint splitter
204-327 Special Tool(s)
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11.
12.
13.
14. Release the front lower arm.
Remove and discard the nut and bolt.
CAUTION: Prevent the rear lower arm ball joint ball pin
hexagon from rotating. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in damage to the lower ball joint boot.
Loosen the rear lower arm ball joint retaining nut.
CAUTION: Prevent the rear lower arm ball joint ball pin
hexagon from rotating. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in damage to the lower ball joint boot.
Adjust the rear lower arm ball joint retaining nut until the ball
joint thread cannot be seen.
WARNING: Make sure the special tool is supported while
carrying out the operation. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in personal injury.
CAUTIONS:
Make sure the special tool is supported while carrying out
the operation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
damage to the special tool.
Make sure the special tool is correctly located and the
lower ball joint boot is not damaged while carrying out the
operation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
damage to the component.
Using the special tool, release the rear lower arm ball joint
from the wheel knuckle lower pivot.
Tighten the special tool adjusting bolt to a maximum of
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60 Nm.
If the rear lower arm ball joint releases from the wheel
knuckle lower pivot, using no more than 60 Nm on the
special tool adjusting bolt, proceed to step 13.
If the rear lower arm ball joint does not release from
the wheel knuckle lower pivot, using no more than 60
Nm on the special tool adjusting bolt, proceed to step
12.
15. WARNING: Make sure the special tool is supported while
carrying out the operation. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in personal injury.
CAUTIONS:
Make sure the special tool is supported while carrying out
the operation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
damage to the special tool.
Make sure the special tool is correctly located and the
lower ball joint boot is not damaged while carrying out the
operation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
damage to the component.
NOTE: Do not carry out this step if the rear lower arm
ball joint released from the wheel knuckle lower pivot in step
12.
Using the special tool, release the rear lower arm ball joint
from the wheel knuckle lower pivot.
Tighten the special tool adjusting bolt to a maximum of
60 Nm.
Strike the top surface of the special tool directly above
the rear lower arm ball joint at the point indicated
using a copper mallet.
16. CAUTION: Prevent the rear lower arm ball joint ball pin
hexagon from rotating. Failure to follow this instruction may
result in damage to the lower ball joint boot.
Remove the rear lower arm.
Remove and discard the retaining nut.
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5. Remove and discard the retaining straps.
6. Install the steering gear.
Tighten the bolts to 100 Nm.
7. Secure the tie rod end.
Tighten the nut to 55 Nm.
8. Install the stabilizer bar link.
For additional information, refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
9. Install the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
10. Lower the body.
11. CAUTION: The final tightening of the upper arm must be
carried out with the vehicle on it's wheels.
Tighten to 175 Nm.
12.
Install the engine undertray.
For additional information, refer to: Air Deflector (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
13. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check
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Published: 06-Jun-2013
Front Suspension - Front Stabilizer Bar V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol
Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
1. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
2. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
4. Refer to: Radiator Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
5. Refer to: Air Deflector (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
6. Refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - TDV6 3.0L Diesel /V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
7. Refer to: Engine Cover - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
8.
Secure the radiator assembly. 303-021
Engine support bracket Special Tool(s) www.JagDocs.com