Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 139

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Centre bearing retaining bolts

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Rear drive axle flexible joint

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Rear drive axle flexible joint retaining bolt

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Rear drive axle flexible joint washer

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Rear drive axle flexible joint retaining nut

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Rear drive axle flexible joint balance nut

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Rear driveshaft tube

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Collapsible front driveshaft tube

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Transmission flexible joint

CAUTION: To preserve 'drive line' refinement, individual parts, other than fixings, MUST

NOT be renewed. In the event of any balance or driveshaft component related concern, the

complete assembly must be renewed. Under no circumstances may the flexible coupling be

removed from the driveshaft (or its fixings be loosened). Do not drop or subject the driveshaft to

damage.

NOTE:

All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the vehicle, protect the driveshaft,

universal joints and the rear drive axle shafts to prevent over-spray of the undercoating material.

The driveshaft consists of the following:

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A two piece welded steel tube with a splined center slip joint.

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A universal joint.

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A center bearing.

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Two flexible joints.

Universal Joint

The universal joint is:

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a lubed-for-life design and requires no lubrication in service.

Diagnosis and testing

Driveshaft

For additional information, refer to

<<205-00>>

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Removal and installation

Driveshaft (47.15.01)

Removal

1 . Raise and support the vehicle.

For additional information, refer to

Lifting

2 . Remove the exhaust system.

For additional information, refer to

Exhaust System - 3.0L/3.5L/4.2L

3 . Remove the support bracket.

4 . Remove the driveshaft heat shield.

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CAUTION: Under no circumstances must the flexible coupling (or its fixings) be

loosened or removed from the driveshaft.

Detach the driveshaft from the transmission flange.

Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the transmission flange.

Mark the position of each nut and bolt in relation to the transmission

flexible joint.

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CAUTION: Under no circumstances must the flexible coupling (or its fixings) be

loosened or removed from the driveshaft.

Detach the driveshaft from the rear drive axle flange.

Mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the rear drive axle flange.

Mark the position of the balance nut in relation to the rear drive axle flange

(if fitted).

Mark the position of each nut and bolt in relation to the rear drive axle

flexible joint.

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