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Removal and Installation: Spring: Installation

  1. Install spring pan, new spring and new spring rubber upper and lower seats on Special Tool 204-111.
    Fig 1: Installing Spring Pan, Spring And Spring Rubber Upper And Lower Seats On Special Tool 204-111
    G03115500Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  2. Install Special Tool 204-111 and spring assembly in suspension turret.
    • Position spring assembly and Special Tool in suspension turret.
    • Ensure spring upper rubber seat is correctly positioned and fully seated.
    • Engage tool dowel in turret slot.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tool 204-111 And Spring Assembly In Suspension Turret
    G03115501Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Position spring pan on lower wishbone.
    • Rotate adjuster of Special Tool to lightly tension spring.
    • Align spring pan with lower wishbone bolt locations.
    Fig 3: Positioning Spring Pan On Lower Wishbone
    G03115502Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Install suitable guide pins in spring pan/wishbone bolt locations.
    Fig 4: Installing Suitable Guide Pins In Spring Pan/Wishbone Bolt Locations
    G03115503Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    5. WARNING: WHEN ROTATING TOOL ADJUSTER, ENSURE THAT TOOL STEM DOES NOT TURN AND DISTURB POSITION OF DOWEL IN SUSPENSION TURRET.
    Fig 5: Installing Spring Pan To Wishbone Securing Bolts
    G03115504Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Install spring pan to wishbone securing bolts.
    • Rotate tool adjuster to gradually increase spring tension.
    • Progressively substitute spring pan securing bolts for guide pins.
    • Tighten spring pan securing bolts to 70-90Nm.
    6. WARNING: WHEN ROTATING TOOL ADJUSTER, ENSURE THAT TOOL STEM DOES NOT TURN AND DISTURB POSITION OF DOWEL IN SUSPENSION TURRET.
    Fig 6: Removing Special Tool 204-111 From Suspension
    G03115505Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Remove Special Tool 204-111 from suspension.
    • Ensure spring lower rubber seat is correctly positioned and fully seated.
    • Rotate adjuster of Special Tool to release tension on spring.
  7. Rotate tool stem to release dowel from turret and withdraw tool assembly.
    Fig 7: Rotating Tool Stem To Release Dowel From Turret
    G03115506Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  8. Lower vehicle to working height and support on stands.
  9. Install road wheel. Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE .
  10. Raise vehicle, remove stands and lower vehicle onto road wheels.
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