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6. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is
removed for access only.
Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly. TORQUE: 133
Nm
Vehicles with active damping
7. WARNINGS:
Make sure the shock absorber is secured by fully
inserting the locking pin in to the special tool. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
As the spring is under extreme tension care must be
taken at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
Using the special tool, compress the suspension spring to
remove the shock absorber.
Compress the spring.
Remove the nut. TORQUE: 27 Nm
Vehicles without active damping
8. WARNINGS:
Make sure the shock absorber is secured by fully
inserting the locking pin in to the special tool. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
As the spring is under extreme tension care must be
taken at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
Using the special tool, compress the suspension spring to
remove the shock absorber.
Compress the spring.
Remove the nut. TORQUE: 50 Nm
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1. Install the shock absorber rod components.
Vehicles with active damping
2. WARNINGS:
Make sure the shock absorber is secured by fully
inserting the locking pin in to the special tool. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
As the spring is under extreme tension care must be
taken at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
Using the special tool, compress the suspension spring to
install the shock absorber.
Compress the spring.
Tighten the nut to 27 Nm.
Installation
Allvehicles
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3. WARNINGS:
Make sure the shock absorber is secured by fully
inserting the locking pin in to the special tool. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
As the spring is under extreme tension care must be
taken at all times. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury.
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
Using the special tool, compress the suspension spring to
install the shock absorber.
Compress the spring.
Tighten the nut to 50 Nm.
4. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.
Tighten to 133 Nm.
5. Install the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
All vehicles
6. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly top mount
nuts.
Tighten to 28 Nm.
Vehicleswithoutactivedamping
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Rear Suspension - Shock Absorber Lower Bushing
Removal and Installation
Special Tool(s)
Bushing Remover / Installer
204-335
Bushing remover
204-533
Bushing installer
204-534
Removal Published: 23-Apr-2014
1. WARNING: Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to
the vehicle.
Mark the orientation of the shock absorber in relation to the lower
suspension arm.
2. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly. For additional
information, refer to: Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
3. NOTES:
Place the shock absorber with the recessed side facing
upwards.
With assistance make sure the special tool is aligned.
Using the special tool, support the shock absorber. www.JagDocs.com
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3. NOTE: Make sure correct alignment is maintained.
Slowly push the bush into the shock absorber until the tool
reaches the stop.
4. Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.
For additional information, refer to: Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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Rear Suspension - Rear Stabilizer Bar
Removal and Installation Published: 06-Jun-2013
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
2. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove both rear wheels and tires.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
4. Drain the fuel tank.
For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
5. Remove the exhaust system.
For additional information, refer to: Front Muffler (309-00B Exhaust System - V6 3.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
6. CAUTION: Always plug any open connections to
prevent contamination.
NOTES:
To prevent the loss of brake fluid, using the special
tool apply the brake pedal and set to 40mm ( 1.6 in ) below
the rest position.
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.
Using the special tool, press and hold the brake
pedal.
Remove and discard the two sealing washers. Powertrain Assembly Jack, HTJ
1200-2 Special Tool(s)
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System - V6 3.0L Petrol, Removal and Installation).
19. Refill the fuel tank.
For additional information, refer to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
20. Bleed the brake system.
For additional information, refer to: Brake System Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
21. Install the rear wheels and tires.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
22. Connect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
23. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check
and adjust the wheel alignment.
For additional information, refer to: Camber and Caster Adjustment (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).
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2.
3. NOTE: Make sure the correct alignment of the drive
flange is maintained when installing into the hub carrier
and bearing assembly.
Special Tool(s): 204-726, 204-250
4. CAUTION: The final tightening of the suspension
components must be carried out with the vehicle on its
wheels.
Torque: 90 Nm
5. CAUTION: Install the halfshaft nut finger tight.
NOTE: The wheel hub nut is not tightened at this
stage.
