Jaguar X-Type Sedan and Estate (Wagon). Service manual — part 55

3.

CAUTION: Do not under any circumstance, loosen the pinion nut to

reduce preload, if preload is exceeded install a new collapsible spacer and
pinion nut.

Using the special tool, hold the pinion flange while tightening the drive
pinion retaining nut.

4.

CAUTION: If the preload recorded prior to disassembly is lower

than the specification (1.7 Nm / 15 lb-in) for used bearings, tighten the
companion flange nut until the pinion preload reaches the specification
(1.7 Nm / 15 lb-in). If the preload recorded prior to disassembly is higher
than the specification for used bearings, tighten the companion flange nut
to the original reading as recorded.

• NOTE: Rotate the pinion to allow the pinion bearing to seat correctly.
Take frequent pinion bearing torque preload measurements by rotating the
pinion with a (Nm / lb-in) torque wrench.

Using the special tool, carry out a pinion bearing preload check.

5. Install the axle assembly.

6. Loosely install the axle assembly rear retaining bolt.

7. Loosely install the axle assembly front retaining bolts.

Install the vibration damper bracket.

8. Install the vibration damper bracket retaining bolt.

9. Tighten the axle assembly front retaining bolts to 90 Nm.

10. Tighten the axle assembly rear retaining bolt to 110 Nm and then

slowly tighten to 135 Nm.

11. Install the vibration damper.

Tighten to 48 Nm.

12. Install the driveshaft.

For additional information, refer to: Driveshaft (205-01, Removal and
Installation).

13. Install the rear brake pads.

For additional information, refer to:

Brake Pads

(206-04 Rear Disc Brake,

Removal and Installation).

Published: 11-May-2011

Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Axle Assembly

Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Remove the left-hand rear halfshaft.

For additional information, refer to:

Rear Halfshaft

(205-05 Rear Drive

Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

2. Loosely install the rear wheel knuckle retaining bolts.

3.

CAUTION: Support the driveshaft front and rear sections. Failure

to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

Detach the driveshaft front universal joint.

1. Remove and discard the driveshaft front universal joint

retaining bolts.

2. Remove and discard the driveshaft retaining bolts link

washers.

3. Detach the driveshaft front universal joint.

1. Remove and discard the gasket.

4. Detach the driveshaft rear universal joint.

1. Remove and discard the driveshaft rear universal joint

retaining bolts.

2. Remove and discard the driveshaft retaining bolts link

washers.

3. Detach the driveshaft rear universal joint.

1. Remove and discard the gasket.

5.

CAUTION: Support the driveshaft front and rear sections.

Remove the driveshaft.

Discard the retaining bolts.

6. Remove the vibration damper.

7. Remove the vibration damper bracket retaining bolt.

8. NOTE: Support the axle assembly.

Remove the axle assembly front retaining bolts.

Remove the vibration damper bracket.

9. Remove and discard the axle assembly rear retaining bolt and lower the

axle assembly.

Remove and Discard the axle assembly washer.

10. NOTE: The halfshaft is retained in the differential by a spring clip.

Remove the axle assembly.

1. Using a suitable pry tool detach the rear halfshaft.

2. Remove the axle assembly.