
Brake booster retaining nuts - all vehicles 25 18 - Exhaust gas recirculation valve coolant pipe - vehicles with 3.0L Diesel 9 - 80 Brake vacuum pump nut - vehicles with 3.0L Diesel 23 17 - Brake vacuum pump threaded stud - vehicles with 3.0L Diesel 13 10 - Brake vacuum pump bolts - vehicles with 3.0L Diesel 23 17 - Brake vacuum pump bolts - vehicles with 5.0L 12 9 -

Brake fluid Shell ESL Dot 4 Torque Specifications 
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3. CAUTION: Make sure that the harness retaining bracket 
is not removed. Failure to follow this instruction may 
result in damage to the harness. 
 
 
NOTE: Note the orientation of the clip. 
Release the wiring harness grommet. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4.  CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the component 
prior to removal. 
 
Remove the wheel speed sensor. 
Remove the retaining bolt. 
Release the wheel speed sensor.  

 
Steering System - General Information - Steering System 
Diagnosis and Testing 
 
Principle of Operation Published: 11-May-2011 
 
For a detailed description of the steering system operation, refer to the relevant Description and Operation sections of the 
workshop manual. REFER to: 
 
Power Steering (211-02 Power Steering, Description and Operation),  Power Steering (211-02 Power Steering, Description and Operation),  Power Steering (211-02 Power Steering, Description and Operation),  Steering Linkage (211-03 Steering Linkage, Description and Operation),  Steering Linkage (211-03 Steering Linkage, Description and Operation),  Steering Linkage (211-03 Steering Linkage, Description and Operation),  Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Description and Operation),  Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Description and Operation),  Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Description and Operation), Steering Column Switches (211-05 Steering Column Switches, Description and Operation),  Steering Column Switches (211-05 Steering Column Switches, Description and Operation),  Steering Column Switches (211-05 Steering Column Switches, Description and Operation).  
Inspection and Verification 
 
1. Verify the customer concern. 
 
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage and system integrity. 
 
Visual Inspection 
Mechanical Electrical  
Tire condition/pressure 
Fluid level 
Leaks 
Security, condition and correct installation of suspension components 
Security, condition and correct installation of steering system components  
Fuses 
Harnesses for damage/corrosion 
Electrical connector(s) 
Damaged/corroded pins  
CAUTION: If a steering gear assembly is returned under warranty with leaking output shaft seals, but there is also 
damage to the steering gear boot/boots the steering gear warranty will be invalid. This is due to the steering gear output 
shaft seals being damaged due to foreign materials entering the steering gear boot and damaging the steering gear output 
shaft seals thereafter. 
 
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to 
the next step. 
4. If the concern is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the symptom chart. 
 
Symptom Charts 
 
 
WARNING: It is not possible to CHECK the torque of a patchlock bolt, if the torque is suspected to be low, the bolt must 
be REMOVED/DISCARDED and a new bolt MUST be INSTALLED and torque to the correct value. 
 
 
NOTE: If the module or a component is suspect and the vehicle remains under manufacturer warranty, refer to the 
Warranty Policy and Procedures manual (section B1.2), or determine if any prior approval programme is in operation, prior to 
the installation of a new module/component. 
 
Fluid Leakage 
 
 
NOTE: Confirm the location of the fluid leak. CLEAN the area of the leak, inspect the area and confirm the exact position. 
Ensure the fluid is not from another system on the vehicle. 
 
Symptom Possible Causes Action  
 
Power steering 
fluid leakage  
Overfilled system  
Correct the fluid level as required  
Steering gear  
Check and install new steering gear as required, refer to the new 
module/component installation note at the top of the Symptom 
Charts  

 
Symptom Possible Causes Action   
Damaged fluid 
cap/reservoir  
Check and install a new fluid cap/reservoir as required  
 
Loose or damaged 
hoses and fittings 
O-ring or Dowty seals  
Tighten the hose connection or latch plate fixing to the 
recommended torque. 
REFER to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications). 
Check and install new components as required 
Install new O-ring or Dowty seals as required  
Fluid cooler  
Check and install a new fluid cooler as required, refer to the new 
module/component installation note at the top of the Symptom 
Charts  
Power steering pump  
Check and install a new power steering pump as required, refer to 
the new module/component installation note at the top of the 
Symptom Charts Functional 
 
Symptom Possible Causes Action  
 
Steering wheel 
misalignment  
 
Steering not correctly centred  
Check the steering alignment. 
REFER to: Specifications (204-00 Suspension System - General 
Information, Specifications).  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Excessive free play at 
steering wheel (refer to 
the Steering Linkage 
Inspection and Backlash 
(Free play) Check in this 
section)  
 
Steering wheel loose  
Check and tighten the steering 
wheel retaining bolt as required. 
REFER to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General 
Information, Specifications).  
Excess play in the steering linkage  
Check and install new 
components as required  
 
 
 
Steering gear not correctly adjusted (causing 
excessive backlash)  
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to 
adjust the steering gear yoke. Failure to 
follow this instruction will invalidate the 
steering gear warranty 
 
Check and install a new steering 
gear as required, refer to the 
new module/component 
installation note at the top of 
the Symptom Charts  
 
Lower steering column universal joint pinch 
bolts loose  
Check and tighten the lower 
steering column pinch bolts as 
required. 
REFER to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General 
Information, Specifications).  
 
Excessive wear in steering column universal 
joints  
Check and install a new steering 
column or steering column lower 
shaft as required, refer to the 
new module/component 
installation note at the top of 
the Symptom Charts  
 
Steering gear mounting bolts loose or 
damaged  
Check/tighten and install new 
steering gear mounting bolts as 
required. 
REFER to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General 
Information, Specifications). www.JagDocs.com 

Noise 
 
Symptom Possible Causes Action  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuous noise  
 
Low power steering fluid level  
Check for leaks and rectify as required. For further 
information refer to the symptom charts for 
leakage in this section. Fill power steering fluid 
reservoir to correct level  
NOTE: Look for small air bubbles 
visible in the fluid, air may also get 
trapped in the hydraulic system 
 
Air in hydraulic system  
Bleed the power steering system. 
REFER to: Power Steering System Bleeding (211-00 Steering System - General Information, 
General Procedures).  
Power steering pipe/hose in 
contact with the vehicle body  
Check and reposition, or install new IF 
damaged/deformed, power steering pipe/hose  
Power steering pipe/hose 
restricted or twisted  
Check and clear restriction to pipe/hose 
Reposition power steering pipe/hose. Install new 
pipe/hose IF permanently damaged/deformed  
 
Power steering pump mounting 
bolts loose  
Tighten the power steering pump mounting bolts 
to the correct torque. 
REFER to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).  
 
 
Noise gets worse 
when system is 
loaded  
 
NOTE: Refer to the power 
steering pressure check in this section 
 
Low power steering fluid level 
Aerated fluid 
Low power steering pump 
pressure  
Check and fill power steering fluid reservoir to 
correct level 
Bleed the power steering system. 
REFER to: Power Steering System Bleeding (211-00 Steering System - General Information, 
General Procedures). 
Check power steering pump pressure. If the pump 
pressure is low, install a new power steering 
pump  
Front End Accessory 
Drive (FEAD) belt 
squeal  
FEAD belt incorrectly tensioned 
or glazed  
Check FEAD belt tension 
Check FEAD belt condition and install a new belt 
as required  
Chirp noise from the 
steering pump when a 
load is applied  
Loose or worn FEAD belt  
Check FEAD belt tension 
Check FEAD belt condition and install a new belt 
as required  
Scrape/grind noise 
from behind steering 
wheel while steering  
Steering column shroud foul 
condition or clockspring  
Correctly install the steering column shroud to 
eliminate the foul condition 
Install a new clockspring as required  
Foreign objects  
Remove foreign objects from between steering 
column shroud and steering wheel/steering 
column rotating components  
Click  
Clockspring or steering column 
multifunction switch LH  
Correctly install and install new components as 
required  
Loose universal joint pinch bolt  
Install a new universal joint pinch bolt and 
tighten to correct specification. 
REFER to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).  
Squeak  
Steering column shroud joints  
Apply Krytox spray to steering column shroud 
joints  
Clockspring  
Install new clockspring as required  

 
Symptom Possible Causes Action  
Knock  
Loose fixings (universal joint 
pinch bolt and steering column 
fixings)  
Tighten fixings to correct specification. 
REFER to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).  
 
 
 
Rattle  
Foreign objects  
Remove foreign objects from between steering 
column shroud and steering wheel/steering 
column rotating components  
Loose fixings  
Tighten steering column fixings to correct 
specification. 
REFER to: Specifications (211-00 Steering System - General Information, Specifications).  
 
 
 
Noise while adjusting 
column  
Electric motor/solenoid  
NOTE: Before carrying out repairs/replacement, 
assess column adjustment noise levels against other 
vehicles of the same model 
Install new components as required  
Motor spindle/lead screw  
Lubricate lead screw Vibration 
 
Symptom Possible Causes Action  
 
 
Wheel Fight (Kick Back) - condition 
where roughness is felt in the 
steering wheel by the driver when 
the vehicle is driven over rough 
surfaces  
 
 
Loose or worn steering 
components/bushings  
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to adjust the 
steering gear yoke. Failure to follow this 
instruction will invalidate the steering gear 
warranty. 
 
Tighten and install new steering 
components/bushings as required  
Loose or worn suspension 
components/bushings  
Tighten and install new suspension 
components/bushings as required  
 
Nibble (Shimmy) - condition where 
oscillation of the steering wheel 
occurs (not vertical which is Shake). 
This is driven by road wheel 
imbalance  
 
Road wheel and tire 
condition  
Check for wheel and tire damage. Install 
new components as required 
Check for tire uniformity. Install new 
tire(s) as required  
Road wheel imbalance  
Check and adjust road wheel balance as 
required  
Shake - condition where vertical 
vibration of the steering 
wheel/column occurs (not 
oscillation which is Nibble)  
NOTE: Vibration smooths out 
after several miles of driving 
 
Road wheel imbalance due 
to tire flat-spotting  
Ensure tires installed are to Jaguar 
specification. Install new tires as 
required 
Check and adjust tire pressures to 
correct specification Component Tests 
 
Steering Linkage Inspection and Backlash (Free play) Check 
 
 
CAUTION: Steering gear boots must be handled carefully to avoid damage. Use new clamps when installing steering gear 
boots. 
 
Inspect the boots for cuts, deterioration, twisting or distortion. Check the steering gear boots to make sure they are tight. 
Install new boots or clamps as required. 
 
 
NOTE: The following steps must be carried out with assistance. 
 
1. With the wheels in the straight ahead position, gently turn the steering wheel to the left and the right to check for free 
play.  

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