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10. NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but
the essential information is always correct.
Remove the front shock absorber and spring assembly.
11.
NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for
access only.
Install the front shock absorber and spring assembly in the spring
compressor.
12. WARNING: The spring is under extreme tension, care
must be taken at all times. Failure to follow these instruction
may result in personal injury.
Compress the spring.
13. Remove the front shock absorber retaining nut
14. Carefully release the spring tension. www.JagDocs.com
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4. Connect the front shock absorber electrical connector.
All vehicles
5. Secure the fuse box.
6. Secure the coolant expansion tank.
Tighten to 10 Nm.
7. Raise the vehicle.
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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)