2010 JAGUAR XFR wheel alignment

Front Suspension (204-01 Front Suspension, Description and Operation), Front Suspension (204-01 Front Suspension, Description and Operation), Rear Suspension (204-02 Rear Suspension, Description and Operation), Rear Suspension (204-02 Rear Suspension, Description and Operation), Rear Suspension (204-02 Rear Suspension, Description and Operation).
Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern by carrying out a road test on a smooth road. If any vibrations are apparent, refer to
section 100-04 Noise, Vibration and Harshness.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage and system integrity.



3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported condition is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to
the next step.
4. If the fault is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the following Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Possible Sources Action Crabbing * Incorrect rear thrust angle. * Check the rear toe adjustment.
REFER to: Rear Toe Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures). * Front or rear suspension components.
* Inspect the front and rear suspension systems. Repair or
install new suspension components as necessary. * Drive axle damaged. * Install a new rear drive axle/differential.
REFER to: Axle Assembly - V6 3.0L Petrol (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation). Drift/Pull * Unequal tire pressure.
* Check and adjust the tire pressures. Inspect the tire for
excessive wear.
REFER to: Specifications (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Specifications). * Incorrect wheel alignment.
* Check and adjust the wheel alignment. REFER to:
(204-00 Suspension System - General Information)
Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures), Rear Toe Adjustment (General Procedures), Camber and Caster Adjustment (General Procedures). * Tires.
* Check and adjust the tire pressures. Inspect the tire for
excessive wear.
REFER to: Specifications (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Specifications). * Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle. * Notify the customer of incorrect vehicle loading. * Damaged steering components. * Check the steering system. * Brake drag. * Check the brakes.
REFER to: Brake System (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). Mechanical

Damaged tires
Wheel bearing(s)
Loose or damaged front or rear suspension components
Loose, damaged or missing suspension fastener(s)
Incorrect spring usage
Damaged or sagging spring(s)
Damaged or leaking shock absorber(s)
Damaged or leaking strut(s)
Worn or damaged suspension bushing(s)
Loose, worn or damaged steering system components
Damaged axle components Visual Inspection Chart

Removal and Installation),
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). Incorrect Tire Wear
* Incorrect tire pressure (rapid center rib
or inner and outer edge wear). * Check and adjust the tire pressure. Inspect the tire for
excessive wear.
REFER to: Specifications (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Specifications). * Excessive front or rear toe (rapid inner
or outer edge wear). * Check and adjust the wheel alignment. REFER to:
(204-00 Suspension System - General Information)
Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures), Rear Toe Adjustment (General Procedures), Camber and Caster Adjustment (General Procedures). * Excessive negative or positive camber
(rapid inner or outer edge wear). * Check and adjust the wheel alignment. REFER to:
(204-00 Suspension System - General Information)
Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures), Rear Toe Adjustment (General Procedures), Camber and Caster Adjustment (General Procedures). * Tires out of balance (tires cupped or dished). * Balance the tires. Rough ride * Spring(s)
* Check and install new spring(s) as necessary. REFER to:
Front Shock Absorber (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation),
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). Shimmy or Wheel Tramp * Loose wheel nut(s).
* Check and tighten the wheel nuts to specification.
REFER to: Specifications (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Specifications). * Loose front suspension fasteners.
* Check and tighten the suspension fasteners to
specification.
REFER to: Specifications (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Specifications). * Front wheel bearing(s). * Check the wheel bearings. * Worn or damaged suspension component bushing. * Check and install new components as necessary. * Wheel/tires.
* Check the wheels/tires. Balance or install new
wheel/tires as necessary.
REFER to: Wheels and Tires (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Diagnosis and Testing). * Loose, worn or damaged ball joint(s). * Check the Ball Joint(s). * Loose, worn or damaged steering components. * Check and install new components as necessary. * Front wheel alignment.
* Check and adjust the wheel alignment. REFER to:
(204-00 Suspension System - General Information)
Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures), Rear Toe Adjustment (General Procedures), Camber and Caster Adjustment (General Procedures). * Shock absorber(s). * Check and install new shock absorber(s) as necessary.
REFER to:
Front Shock Absorber (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation),
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). * Spring(s).
* Check and install new springs as necessary. REFER to:
Front Shock Absorber (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation),
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). Poor self center action of
the steering * Ball joints. * Check the Ball Joints. * Steering components. * Check and install new components as necessary. Steering wheel off-center * Unequal front or rear toe settings.
* Check and adjust the wheel alignment. REFER to:
(204-00 Suspension System - General Information)
Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures), Rear Toe Adjustment (General Procedures), Camber and Caster Adjustment (General Procedures). * Steering components. * Check and install new components as necessary. Sway or roll
* Overloaded, unevenly or incorrectly
loaded vehicle. * Notify the customer of incorrect vehicle loading. * Loose wheel nut(s).
* Check and tighten the wheel nut(s) to specification.
REFER to: Specifications (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Specifications). * Coil spring(s).
* Check and install new coil springs as necessary. REFER
to:
Front Shock Absorber (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation),

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). * Loose front stabilizer bar or rear
stabilizer bar. * Check and tighten the stabilizer bar to specification.
REFER to:
Specifications (204-01 Front Suspension, Specifications), Specifications (204-02 Rear Suspension, Specifications). * Worn lower suspension arm stabilizer
bar insulators. * Install new lower suspension arm stabilizer bar as
necessary. REFER to:
Front Stabilizer Bar - 2.7L Diesel (204-01, Removal and
Installation),
Front Stabilizer Bar - V6 3.0L Petrol (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation),
Front Stabilizer Bar - 4.2L (204-01, Removal and
Installation),
Rear Stabilizer Bar (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). * Shock absorber(s). * Check and install new shock absorber(s) as necessary.
REFER to:
Front Shock Absorber (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation),
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). Vehicle Leans to One
Side * Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle. * Notify the customer of incorrect vehicle loading. * Front or rear suspension components.
* Inspect the front and rear suspension systems. Repair or
install new suspension components as necessary. * Shock absorber(s). * Check and install new shock absorber(s) as necessary.
REFER to:
Front Shock Absorber (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation),
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). * Coil spring(s).
* Check and install new spring(s) as necessary. REFER to:
Front Shock Absorber (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation),
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). * Incorrect ride height. Lateral tilt out of
specification. * Check the ride height. Install new spring(s) as
necessary. REFER to:
Front Shock Absorber (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation),
Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation). Vibration/Noise * Tires/wheels.
* Wheel bearings.
* Wheel hubs.
* Brake components.
* Suspension components.
* Steering components. * Check and install new components as necessary. Wander * Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle. * Notify the customer of incorrect vehicle loading. * Ball joint(s). * Check the Ball Joint(s). * Front wheel bearing(s). * Check the wheel bearings. * Loose, worn or damaged suspension components. * Check and install new suspension components as necessary. * Loose suspension fasteners.
* Check and tighten the suspension fasteners to
specification.
REFER to: Specifications (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Specifications). * Steering components. * Check and install new steering components. * Wheel alignment (excessive total front
toe-out). * Check and adjust the wheel alignment. REFER to:
(204-00 Suspension System - General Information)
Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures), Rear Toe Adjustment (General Procedures), Camber and Caster Adjustment (General Procedures). Component Tests

Ball Joint Inspection


NOTE: The front suspension is shown in the following procedures. The inspection of the rear suspension upper ball joint
is similar.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. REFER to: (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
Jacking (Description and Operation), Lifting (Description and Operation).
2. Prior to carrying out any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the front wheel bearings.

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

18. CAUTION: Do not allow the gaiter to twist.

NOTES:


Both tie rods must be rotated by an equal amount.


LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Adjust the front toe.




19. Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).

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

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.

10.
















11. CAUTION: Do not allow the gaiter to twist.

NOTES:


Both tie rods must be rotated by an equal amount.


LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Adjust the front toe.







NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts to 55 Nm.










12. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check
the wheel alignment. www.JagDocs.com

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