Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 41

General procedures

Camber and Caster Adjustment

NOTE:

The camber and caster adjustment for the left-hand side is shown, the procedure for
adjusting the right-hand side is similar.

NOTE:

This procedure must be carried out using a 4-post ramp.

1. Check the camber and caster settings. Follow the equipment manufacturers instructions.


2. NOTE:

Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Loosen the front lower arm lock nut.

3. NOTE:

Adjustments to the caster will affect the toe settings. Therefore, the caster and toe may
need to be adjusted at the same time to achieve the correct settings.

NOTE:

Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Rotate the caster adjustment cam bolt to adjust the caster.

4. Check the caster settings. Follow the equipment manufacturers instructions. Adjust as
necessary.


5. NOTE:

Make sure the caster adjustment cam bolt does not rotate.

NOTE:

Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Tighten the caster adjustment cam bolt lock nut.

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Tighten to 175 Nm.

6. NOTE:

Adjustments to the camber will affect the toe settings. Therefore, the camber and toe may
need to be adjusted at the same time to achieve the correct settings.

NOTE:

Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Loosen the tie-rod end lock nut.

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Clean and lubricate the lock nut and tie-rod threads.

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7.

CAUTION: Do not allow the tie-rod end or steering gear boot to twist when the

tie-rod is rotated. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE:

Left-hand, shown right-hand similar.

Rotate the tie-rod to adjust the toe.

8. NOTE:

Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Loosen the rear lower arm lock nut.

9. NOTE:

Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt to adjust the camber.

10. Check the camber and toe settings. Follow the equipment manufacturers instructions.
Adjust as necessary.


11. NOTE:

Make sure the camber adjustment cam bolt does not rotate.

NOTE:

Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Tighten the rear lower arm lock nut.

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Tighten to 175 Nm.

12. NOTE:

Make sure the tie-rod or tie-rod end does not rotate.

NOTE:

Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Tighten the tie-rod end lock nut.

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Tighten to 100 Nm.

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