Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 46

4 . While an assistant pulls and pushes the top and bottom of the tire, observe the relative

movement between the ball joint and the front suspension lower arm. Any movement at or

exceeding the specification indicates a worn or damaged ball joint. Install a new wheel knuckle as

necessary.

Wheel Knuckle (60.25.23)

5 . While an assistant pulls and pushes the top and bottom of the tire, observe the relative

movement between the ball joint and the front suspension upper arm or rear suspension upper arm.

Any movement at or exceeding the specification indicates a worn or damaged ball joint. Install a new

upper arm as necessary. Refer to

Upper Arm LH (60.35.41)

Upper Arm RH (60.35.42)

or

Upper Arm (64.25.31)

.

7 . Lower the vehicle.

6 . Remove the safety stand.

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204-01 : Front Suspension

Specification

Specifications

Torque Specifications

Description

Nm lb-ft lb-in

Rear lower arm ball joint retaining nut

Torque Specifications – Armoured XJ

ly upper retaining nuts 25 18

-

75 55 -

Shock absorber and spring assemb

Description

Nm lb-ft lb-in

Steering gear to subframe retaining bolts

100 74 -

Stabilizer bar link retaining nut

43 32 -

Stabilizer bar link retaining nut and bolt

70 52 -

Stabilizer bar clamp retaining bolts

55 41 -

Rear lower arm ball joint retaining nut

92 68 -

Front and rear lower arm to subframe retaining nut and bolt 175 129 -

Front lower arm to rear lower arm retaining nut and bolt

A A

A

Upper arm ball joint retaining nut

90 66 -

Upper arm to body retaining nuts and bolts

47 35 -

Air spring assembly to lower arm retaining bolt

175 129 -

Tie-rod end to wheel knuckle retaining nut

75 55 -

Wheel hub and bearing to wheel knuckle retaining bolts

90 66 -

Exhaust manifold to cylinder head retaining nuts (3.0l only) 20 15 -

Dipstick tube retaining bolt

10 7

-

Engine mount lower retaining nut

55 41 -

Front subframe front retaining bolt

200 148 -

Front subframe rear retaining bolt

115 85 -

Wheel and tire retaining nuts

125 92 -

Hydraulic control unit retaining bolts

9

-

80

A = refer to the procedure for the correct torque sequence -

-

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Description and operation

Front Suspension

Item Part Number

Description

1

—

Upper arm

2

—

Wheel knuckle

3

—

Stabilizer bar link

4

—

Wheel bearing and hub

5

—

Rear lower arm

6

—

Front lower arm

7

—

Stabilizer bar

WARNING: No attempt must be made to weld or repair the front subframe. If it

is damaged a new one must be installed. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.

The independent front suspension is of the double wishbone type and is mounted on the front
subframe, the front subframe consisting of a pressed steel fabrication.

The rear of the front subframe provides the mounting points for the power assisted steering
gear and the engine mounts.

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