Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 286

Steering geometry adjustments must only be carried out with the vehicle on turn plates to
allow the wheels to move during adjustment.

The left and right-hand steering rack boots:

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Are installed between the steering rack and the tie-rod ends.

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Are of the concertina type.

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Are to prevent the ingress of foreign matter.

NOTE:

Diagnosis and testing

Steering Linkage

For additional information, refer to

<<211-00>>

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Removal and installation

Steering Gear Boot (57.10.29)

Removal

1 . Remove the tie rod end.

For additional information, refer to

2 . Remove and discard the tie-rod boot outer retaining clamp.

3 . Remove and discard the tie-rod boot inner retaining clamp.

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CAUTION: Make sure the area is washed down thoroughly before removing the

steering gear boot.

Remove the tie-rod boot.

Installation

1 .

CAUTION: Make sure the tie-rod is clean before installing the steering gear boot.

NOTE:

Install new retaining clamps.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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