Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 147

8 . Remove the wheel knuckle assembly.

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CAUTION: To avoid damage to the halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joints and boots,

do not allow the CV joints to exceed 18 degrees of travel.

NOTE:

The halfshaft is retained in the axle assembly by a retaining clip.

Using the special tools, remove the halfshaft.

Remove and discard the retaining clip.

10 . Remove the halfshaft seal.

Installation

CAUTION: The final tightening of the rear suspension components must be carried out with

the vehicle on its wheels.

1 . Using the special tool, install the halfshaft seal.

2 . Install a new retaining clip.

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CAUTION: The next four steps must be carried out within 5 minutes of applying the

sealant.

CAUTION: Install the halfshaft within 5 minutes of applying the sealant.

Apply a 3mm diameter bead of Loctite WSK-M2G349-A4 or equivalent meeting Jaguar

specification to the halfshaft splines.

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CAUTION: Do not damage the axle shaft seal.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the halfshaft CV joints and boots, do not allow the

CV joints to exceed 18 degrees of travel.

CAUTION: Make sure no damage occurs to the halfshaft seal when installing the

halfshaft.

NOTE:

Do not fully engage the halfshaft into the axle assembly.

Install the halfshaft.

1) Install the special tool to the halfshaft seal.

2) Install the halfshaft.

5 . Remove the special tool.

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CAUTION: To avoid damage to the halfshaft CV joints and boots, do not allow the

CV joints to exceed 18 degrees of travel.

CAUTION: Make sure no damage occurs to the halfshaft seal when installing the

halfshaft.

NOTE:

Make sure the retaining clip is correctly seated.

Attach the halfshaft.

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