Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 275

this section.

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Steering wheel varies
from light to heavy
two times per
revolution

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Lower steering
column interference.

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CHECK the steering column is
free from interference from
the engine harness, sound
proofing or the floor covering.

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Steering column
universal joints
binding.

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INSTALL a new steering
column. For additional
information,

<<211-04>>

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Seized or damaged
steering components.

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CHECK for wear or failure of
suspension bushes and ball
joints. For additional
information,

<<204-00>>

Noise

Condition

Possible Sources

Action

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Accessory drive
belt squeal

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Incorrect accessory
drive belt tension or
accessory drive belt
glazed.

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CHECK accessory drive belt
condition and INSTALL a new
accessory drive belt as
necessary. For additional
information,

<<303-05>>

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Chirp noise in the
steering pump

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Loose or worn
accessory drive belt.

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CHECK accessory drive belt
condition and INSTALL a new
accessory drive belt as
necessary. For additional
information,

<<303-05>>

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Power steering
pump noisy

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Low power steering
fluid.

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CHECK steering system for
signs of steering fluid loss.

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BLEED the power steering
system. For additional
information,

<<211-00>>

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Power steering pump
worn or otherwise
defective.

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CHECK for leaks. REPAIR as
necessary.

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CHECK the power steering
pressure. For additional
information, REFER to the
Power Steering Pressure Test in
this section.

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INSTALL a new power steering
pump as necessary. For

additional information,

<<211-

02>>

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Whine type noise

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Aerated fluid.

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BLEED the power steering
system. For additional
information,

Power Steering System
Bleeding (57.15.02 )

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Power steering pump.

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CHECK for leaks. REPAIR as
necessary.

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INSTALL a new power steering
pump as necessary. For
additional information,

<<211-

02>>

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Noise during
steering gear
movement

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Low power steering
fluid.

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CHECK steering system for
signs of steering fluid loss.

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BLEED the power steering
system. For additional
information,

<<211-00>>

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Water contamination
to the power steering
fluid.

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DRAIN the power steering
system.

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BLEED the power steering
system. For additional
information,

<<211-00>>

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Cavitation due to
restricted power
steering feed hose.

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CHECK and reposition power
steering feed hoses and
INSTALL new hoses as
necessary.

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Continuous noise

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Low power steering
fluid.

•

CHECK steering system for
signs of steering fluid loss.

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BLEED the power steering
system. For additional
information,

<<211-00>>

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Power steering pump
drive loose.

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CHECK power steering coupling
and power steering pump.

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INSTALL a new power steering
coupling or power steering
pump as necessary. For
additional information,

<<211-

02>>

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Incorrect accessory

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CHECK accessory drive belt

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drive belt tension or
accessory drive belt
glazed.

condition and INSTALL a new
accessory drive belt as
necessary. For additional
information,

<<303-05>>

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Power steering pump
drive pulley loose.

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CHECK and TIGHTEN the power
steering pump drive pulley
retaining bolts as necessary.
For additional information,

<<303-03>>

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Power steering pump
retaining bolts loose.

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CHECK the power steering
pump retaining bolts and
TIGHTEN as necessary.

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Power steering
hose/pipe in contact
with the vehicles body.

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CHECK and reposition power
steering hoses/pipes, INSTALL
new hoses/pipes as necessary.

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Power steering hose
restricted/twisted.

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CHECK and reposition power
steering hose, replace hose as
necessary.

Vibration

Condition

Possible Sources

Action

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Feedback (knocking noises
in the steering gear) -
condition where
roughness is felt in the
steering wheel by the
driver when the vehicle is
driven over rough
surfaces

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Loose/worn tie-
rods.

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INSTALL a new tie-rod end.
For additional information,

<<211-03>>

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Steering gear
retaining bolts
loose or damaged.

CAUTION: DO NOT attempt

to adjust the steering gear yoke.

Failure to follow this instruction

will result in the steering gear

warranty to become invalid.

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CHECK and TIGHTEN the
steering gear retaining bolts.

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INSTALL new retaining bolts
as necessary. For additional
information,

<<211-02>>

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Loose suspension
bushing, bolts or
ball joints.

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TIGHTEN or INSTALL new
components as necessary.
For additional information,

<<204-01>>

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Steering column
retaining bolts
loose.

CAUTION: DO NOT attempt

to adjust the steering gear yoke.

Failure to follow this instruction

will result in the steering gear

warranty to become invalid.

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CHECK and TIGHTEN the
steering column retaining
bolts/nuts and pinch bolts if
required. For additional
information,

<<211-04>>

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Excessive wear in
steering column
assembly.

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CHECK for steering column
for wear in the universal
joints and bearings. If wear is
present, INSTALL a new
steering column as
necessary. For additional
information,

<<211-04>>

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Nibble (Shimmy)
Oscillation of the steering
wheel (not vertical which
is SHAKE). This is driven by
road wheel imbalance.

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Road wheel
imbalance.

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CHECK for road wheel
imbalance.

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CHECK for relevant SERVICE
BULLETINS/SERVICE ACTIONS
for the vehicle on Jaguar
Communications Online
(JCOL) or in hard copy form.

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Steering wheel
replacement.

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CHECK for relevant SERVICE
BULLETINS/SERVICE ACTIONS
for the vehicle on Jaguar
Communications Online
(JCOL) or in hard copy form.

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Rack replacement.

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CHECK for relevant SERVICE
BULLETINS/SERVICE ACTIONS
for the vehicle on Jaguar
Communications Online
(JCOL) or in hard copy form.

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