2010 JAGUAR XFR suspension

NOTE: If a significant quantity of fluid has leaked out of the damper, the dividing piston will be displaced upwards in the
tube by the pressure of the gas below it. This will limit the downward travel of the piston. 1 Remove the suspension strut assembly REFER to: Front Shock Absorber (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation). 2 Remove the spring 3 Remove the bump stop 4 Push the damper piston fully into the damper tube

5 Measure and record the stickout dimension (the distance between the damper tube cap and the piston rod shoulder) Is the stickout dimension greater than 12.0mm?
Yes
Damper unserviceable. Install a new suspension damper.
Enclose a record of the stickout dimension with the returned
part.
No
Damper serviceable. Re-assemble and re-install the
suspension strut
REFER to: Front Shock Absorber (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

Front Suspension - Front Shock Absorber
Removal and Installation Published: 09-Oct-2012



NOTES: Removal

Fuse box release only required on removal of the RH front shock absorber.


Expansion tank release only required for supercharged variant removal of the LH front shock absorber.

All vehicles

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 front wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

3. Remove the front stabilizer bar link.
For additional information, refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar Link (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

4. Release the front shock absorber from the lower arm.
5. CAUTIONS:


Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle.


Use an Allen key to prevent the ball joint rotating whilst
removing the nut.
Disconnect the upper arm from the wheel knuckle.





6. Lower the vehicle.

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.

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.

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)

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

(204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).

Front Suspension - Rear Lower Arm Bushing
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s)


Rear lower arm bushing remover and installer
204-464

Rear lower arm bushing remover
204-333

Rear lower arm bushing installer
204-332

Rear lower arm bushing installer
204-465

Rear lower arm bushing installer
204-334
Removal

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension. 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 rear lower arm.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Lower Arm (204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).