Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 273

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Lower steering
column pinch bolt
loose.

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CHECK and TIGHTEN the lower
steering column pinch bolts as
necessary. For additional
information,

<<211-04>>

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Excessive wear in
lower steering
column.

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CHECK for lower steering
column for wear in the
universal joints. If wear is
present, INSTALL a new lower
steering column as necessary.

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Wear in suspension
joints.

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 for excess wear in the
front suspension joints. For
additional information,

<<204-

00>>

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Vehicle wanders from
side to side on the
road, when the
vehicle is driven
straight ahead and
the steering wheel is
held in a firm position

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Incorrect tire
pressure or tire size.

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CHECK and ADJUST the tire
pressure. For additional
information,

<<204-04>>

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INSTALL a new tire as
necessary. For additional
information,

<<204-04>>

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Vehicle is unevenly or
excessively loaded.

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ADJUST the load evenly.

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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 bolts
loose or damaged.

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TIGHTEN or INSTALL new
bolts.

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Loose or worn
suspension ball
joint(s).

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INSTALL a new suspension ball
joint assembly. For additional
information,

<<204-01>>

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Steering column

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TIGHTEN the steering column

universal joint pinch
bolt loose.

universal joint pinch bolt. For
additional information,

<<211-

04>>

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Incorrect toe
adjustment.

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ADJUST as necessary. For
additional information,

<<204-

00>>

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Loose or worn rear
suspension.

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TIGHTEN loose, or INSTALL
new rear suspension
components. For additional
information,

<<204-02>>

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Vehicle tends to pull
to one side when
driven on a level
surface

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Incorrect tire
pressure.

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Incorrect tire size or
different tire/tread
type.

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Uneven tire wear

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CHECK and ADJUST the tire
pressure. For additional
information,

<<204-04>>

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INSTALL a new tire as
necessary. For additional
information,

<<204-04>>

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Vehicle is unevenly
loaded or
overloaded.

•

Adjust the load.

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Incorrect toe
adjustment.

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ADJUST as necessary. For
additional information,

<<204-

00>>

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Damaged front
suspension
components.

•

INSTALL new front suspension
components as necessary. For
additional information,

<<204-

01>>

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Damaged rear
suspension
components.

•

INSTALL new rear suspension
components as necessary. For
additional information,

<<204-

02>>

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Steering gear valve
effort out of balance.

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SHIFT the transmission into
NEUTRAL while driving at no
more than 30 miles/hour (50
km/h) and turn the ignition to
position I (engine OFF-
coasting). If the vehicle does
not pull with the engine off,
INSTALL a new steering gear.
For additional information,

<<211-02>>

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If the vehicle does drift with
the engine off, CROSS SWITCH
front wheel assemblies.

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If the vehicle pulls to the
opposite side, SWITCH wheels
that were on the rear to the
same side on the front.

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If the vehicle pull direction is
not changed, CHECK the front
suspension components and
toe adjustments. For
additional information,

<<204-

01>>

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Check the front and
rear brakes for
correct operation.

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ADJUST as necessary. For
additional information,

<<206-

00>>

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Check for bent rear
suspension
components and for
damaged coil springs
in the front
suspension.

•

INSTALL new rear suspension
components as necessary. For
additional information,

<<204-

02>>

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INSTALL new front suspension
components as necessary. For
additional information,

<<204-

01>>

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Check the rear
suspension for loose
or worn suspension
components.

•

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

<<204-

02>>

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Incorrect underbody
alignment.

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CHECK underbody alignment.
For additional information,

<<502-00>>

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Poor returnability of
the steering

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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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Incorrect tire
pressure.

•

CHECK and ADJUST the tire
pressure. For additional
information,

<<204-04>>

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Incorrect tire size or
type.

•

INSTALL a new tire as
necessary. For additional
information,

<<204-04>>

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Steering column
upper shroud fouling
on the steering
wheel.

•

CHECK steering column upper
shroud for fouling. ADJUST as
necessary.

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Steering column
universal joints
binding.

•

INSTALL a new steering
column. For additional
information,

<<211-04>>

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Steering column shaft
floor seal binding.

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CHECK the steering column
shaft floor seal for correct
fitment and REFIT as
necessary.

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Steering column shaft
floor seal may be
torn.

•

INSTALL a new steering
column shaft floor seal as
necessary.

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Binding or damaged
tie-rods.

•

CHECK tie-rod end for
excessive wear or tightness in
ball joint. INSTALL a new tie-
rod end. For additional
information,

<<211-03>>

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Damaged or worn
front suspension
components.

•

INSTALL new front suspension
components as necessary. For
additional information,

<<204-

01>>

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Incorrect toe
adjustment.

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ADJUST as necessary. For
additional information,

<<204-

00>>

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Excessive steering
efforts required
during low speed
manoeuvring and/or
during parking
manoeuvres

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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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Damaged accessory
drive belt tensioner.

•

INSTALL a new accessory drive
belt tensioner.

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Hose or cooler line
restriction.

•

CHECK hose or cooler lines for
correct routing.

•

INSTALL a new hose as
necessary.

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