Jaguar X-Type Sedan and Estate (Wagon). Service manual — part 35

7. Attach the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly.

8. Attach the stabilizer bar connecting link.

Tighten to 48 Nm.

9. Attach the brake hose retaining bracket.

Tighten to 48 Nm.

10. Install the new wheel hub nut.

11. Install the wheel and tire.

For additional information, refer to:

Wheel and Tire

(204-04 Wheels and

Tires, Removal and Installation).

12. Tighten the wheel hub nut.

Tighten to 270 Nm.

13. Carry out front subframe alignment procedure.

For additional information, refer to:

Underbody Misalignment Check

(502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, General Procedures).

Published: 11-May-2011

Front Suspension - Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

Disassembly and Assembly

Special Tool(s)

Spring coil compressor

204-112

Spring adapters

204-167-01

Spring adapters

204-112-03

Disassembly

1. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.

For additional information, refer to:

Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly

(204-01 Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).

2.

W ARNING: AS THE SPRING IS UNDER EXTREME TENSION CARE

MUST BE TAKEN AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Using the special tools, compress the spring.

3. Loosen the thrust bearing retaining nut.

4. Disassemble the shock absorber and spring assembly.

1. Remove the thrust bearing nut.

2. Remove the spacer.

3. Remove the top mount.

4. Remove the thrust bearing.

5. Remove the spring seat.

6. Remove the spring.

7. Remove the bump stop.

8. Remove the gaiter.

9. Remove the shock absorber.

Assembly

CAUTION: Make sure the spring locates correctly against the spring seats

1. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

Tighten to 47 Nm.