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Spring Seat: Installation

  1. Install new spring pan, spring and 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
    G03175510Courtesy 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
      G03175511Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Position spring pan on lower wishbone.
    • Rotate adjuster of Special Tool 204-111 to lightly tension spring.
      Fig 3: Positioning Spring Pan On Lower Wishbone
      G03175512Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Install guide pins (supplied with Special Tool 204-111) in spring pan/wishbone bolt locations.
    Fig 4: Installing Guide Pins In Spring Pan/Wishbone Bolt Locations
    G03175513Courtesy 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.
  5. Install spring pan to wishbone securing bolts.
    • Align spring pan with lower wishbone bolt locations.
    • Rotate tool adjuster to gradually increase spring tension.
    • Progressively install but do not tighten spring pan securing bolts.
    • Tighten spring pan securing bolts to 70-90 Nm.
    • Ensure spring lower rubber seat is correctly positioned in spring pan.
      Fig 5: Installing Spring Pan To Wishbone Securing Bolts
      G03175514Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    6. WARNING: WHEN ROTATING TOOL ADJUSTER, ENSURE THAT TOOL STEM DOES NOT TURN AND DISTURB POSITION OF DOWEL IN SUSPENSION TURRET.
  6. Remove Special Tool 204-111 from suspension.
    • Rotate adjuster of Special Tool to release tension on spring.
    • Rotate tool stem to release dowel from turret.
    • Withdraw tool and adaptor assembly.
      Fig 6: Removing Special Tool 204-111 From Suspension
      G03175515Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Lower vehicle to working height and support on stands.
  8. Install road wheel.
  9. Raise vehicle, remove stands and lower vehicle onto road wheels.
  10. Carry out steering geometry and wheel alignment checks and if necessary adjust. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article.
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