Section 83 (Front Suspension): Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Jaguar XKR and 2002 Jaguar XK8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
LUBRICANTS, FLUIDS, SEALANTS AND ADHESIVES SPECIFICATIONS
| Unit | Specification |
|---|---|
| Loctite | 270 |
| Grease Shell | Retinax 'A' |
| Grease | Castrol 'NTR' |
PRESS-IN LOADS SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Load |
|---|---|
| Ball Joint-lower | 25 - 50 Kn |
| Ball Joint-upper | 25 - 50 Kn |
CAUTION:
Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used. See THREAD LOCKING DEVICES
for information.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Nm |
|---|---|
| Nut - ball joint-upper | 60-80 |
| Nut- ball joint-lower | 60-80 |
| Bolt- brake disc shield | 9-11 |
| Bolt - crossbeam front mounting bracket to body | 77-103 |
| Bolt - crossbeam rear mounting to body | 77-103 |
| Bolt - crossbeam to rear mounting | 26-34 |
| Bolt - crossbeam to engine mounting | 34-46 |
| Nut- hub rotor nut | 270-330 |
| Nut - shock absorber lower pivot | 60-80 |
| Nut - shock absorber upper stud (non-adaptive damping) | 30-40 |
| Nut - shock absorber upper stud (adaptive damping) | 16-18 |
| Nut - spring and shock absorber upper-mounting to body | 26-34 |
| Bolt - stabilizer bar bracket to crossbeam | 22-28 |
| Nut - stabilizer bar to link | 60-80 |
| Nut - stabilizer bar link to lower wishbone | 39-55 |
| Bolt - wishbone lower front arm to rear arm | 128-172 |
| Nut - wishbone upper fulcrum | 98-132 |
| Bolt - wishbone lower front-fulcrum | 113-153 |
| Bolt - wishbone lower rear-fulcrum | 113-153 |