Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 68

pivot.

Tighten the special tool adjusting bolt to a maximum of 60 Nm.

If the rear lower arm ball joint releases from the wheel knuckle lower pivot

using no more than 60 Nm on the special tool adjusting bolt, proceed to

step 10.

If the rear lower arm ball joint does not release from the wheel knuckle

lower pivot using no more than 60 Nm on the special tool adjusting bolt,

proceed to step 9.

9

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WARNING: Make sure the special tool is supported while carrying out the operation.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Make sure the special tool is supported while carrying out the operation.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the special tool.

CAUTION: Make sure the special tool is correctly located and the lower ball joint

boot is not damaged while carrying out the operation. Failure to follow this instruction may

result in damage to the component.

NOTE:

Do not carry out this step if the rear lower arm ball joint released from the wheel

knuckle lower pivot in step 8.

Using the special tool, release the rear lower arm ball joint from the wheel knuckle lower

pivot.

1) Tighten the special tool adjusting bolt to a maximum of 60 Nm.

2)

Strike the top surface of the special tool directly above the rear lower arm

ball joint at the point indicated using a copper and hide mallet.

10

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WARNING: Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported while carrying out the

operation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported while carrying out the

operation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in may result in damage to the

component.

CAUTION: Prevent the rear lower arm ball joint ball pin hexagon from rotating.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the lower ball joint boot.

Remove the wheel knuckle.

Remove and discard the retaining nut.

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Installation

1

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CAUTION: Prevent the rear lower arm ball joint ball pin hexagon from rotating.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the lower ball joint boot.

NOTE:

Install a new retaining nut.

Install the wheel knuckle

Tighten to 92 Nm.

2 . Attach the upper arm.

Tighten to 90 Nm

3 . Attach the tie rod end.

Tighten to 75 Nm.

4 . Install the stabilizer bar link.

5 . Attach the stabilizer bar link.

Tighten to 43 Nm.

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