2010 JAGUAR XFR air suspension

Published: 16-Oct-2013
Suspension System - General Information - Camber and Caster Adjustment
General Procedures
NOTES:

The camber and caster adjustment for the left-hand side is shown, the procedure for adjusting the right-hand side is
similar.


This procedure must be carried out using a 4-post ramp.


Adjustments to the camber will affect the toe settings. Therefore, the camber and toe may need to be adjusted at the
same time to achieve the correct settings.


Adjustments to the camber may affect the caster settings. Therefore, the caster will need to be checked, and adjusted as
necessary.

All vehicles

1. Vehicles with air suspension.
For additional information, refer to: Air Suspension Manual Tight
Tolerance Setting Mode (204-05, General Procedures).

2. Check the rear toe adjustment.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
Adjust as necessary.

3. Check the front toe adjustment.
For additional information, refer to: Front Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
Adjust as necessary.

4. Check the camber and caster settings. Follow the equipment
manufacturer's instructions.


5. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Loosen the tie-rod end lock nut.
Clean and lubricate the lock nut and tie-rod threads.

Published: 16-Oct-2013
Suspension System - General Information - Four-Wheel Alignment
General Procedures
CAUTIONS:

Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.
Make sure the tire pressures are within specification.
Make sure that only the manufacturers' recommended four wheel alignment equipment is used.
Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position.
1. For wheel alignment information, refer to the suspension specification
section.
For additional information, refer to: Specifications (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Specifications).

2. Check the tie rod ends, suspension joints, wheel bearings and wheels
and tires for damage, wear and free play.
Adjust or repair any worn, damaged or incorrectly adjusted
components.

3. Check and adjust tire pressures.

4. Position the vehicle on a calibrated, level, vehicle lift.

5. Vehicles with air suspension.
For additional information, refer to: Air Suspension Manual Tight
Tolerance Setting Mode (204-05, General Procedures).

6. Release the vehicle parking brake.

7. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check
the wheel alignment.


8. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar. To
adjust, loosen the toe link locknuts. www.JagDocs.com

Published: 16-Oct-2013
Suspension System - General Information - Front Toe Adjustment
General Procedures
CAUTIONS:

Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.
Make sure the tire pressures are within specification.
Make sure that only the manufacturers' recommended four wheel alignment equipment is used.
Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position.
1. For wheel alignment information, refer to the suspension specification
section.
For additional information, refer to: Specifications (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Specifications).

2. Check the tie rod ends, suspension joints, wheel bearings and wheels
and tires for damage, wear and free play.
Adjust or repair any worn, damaged or incorrectly adjusted
components.

3. Check and adjust tire pressures.

4. Position the vehicle on a 4 post lift.

5. Release the vehicle parking brake.

6. Vehicles with air suspension.
For additional information, refer to: Air Suspension Manual Tight
Tolerance Setting Mode (204-05, General Procedures).

7. For additional information, refer to: Air Suspension Manual Tight
Tolerance Setting Mode (204-05, General Procedures).

8. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check
the wheel alignment.


9. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar. To
adjust, loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.

Published: 16-Oct-2013
Suspension System - General Information - Rear Toe Adjustment
General Procedures

1. Vehicles with air suspension.
For additional information, refer to: Air Suspension Manual Tight
Tolerance Setting Mode (204-05, General Procedures).

2. Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's
instructions.


3. NOTE: Left-hand, shown right-hand similar.

Loosen the lock nut.
Clean and lubricate the lock nut and toe link threads.












4. Rotate the toe link to adjust the toe settings.
5. Tighten the lock nut.













6. Check the toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturer's
instructions.

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.

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

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

Suspension, Removal and Installation).

3. Remove the secondary bulkhead panel LH.
For additional information, refer to: Secondary Bulkhead Panel LH - 3.0L NA V6 - AJ27 (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
4. Remove the air cleaner.
For additional information, refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A, Removal and
Installation) /
Air Cleaner (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - V6 3.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation) /
Air Cleaner (303-12C, Removal and Installation) /
Air Cleaner LH (303-12D, Removal and Installation).


5. NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the
essential information is always correct.
Remove the upper arm retaining nut.












6. NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but
the essential information is always correct.

Remove the upper arm retaining nut.