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Removal and Installation: Spring: Installation

  1. Transfer reference marks from old spring to replacement spring.
    Fig 1: Transferring Reference Marks From Old Spring To Replacement Spring
    G03175817Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    2. WARNING: ENSURE THE SPECIAL TOOLS ARE POSITIONED DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE ON THE SPRING AND THE ARMS ARE CORRECTLY SEATED.
    WARNING: TIGHTEN THE SPECIAL TOOL ADJUSTMENT BOLTS EVENLY WHEN COMPRESSING THE SPRING.
  2. Using the special tools 204-179 compress the spring.
    • Fit and align the arms of the special-tools to the spring reference marks.
    • Tighten the special-tool adjustment bolts evenly to compress the spring.
      Fig 2: Compressing Spring
      G03175818Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Install the spring pigtail lower seat on to the wishbone.
    Fig 3: Installing Spring Pigtail Lower Seat On To Wishbone
    G03175819Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Install the spring in the upper mounting.
    • Install the spring upper isolator.
    • Install the upper spring pan.
    • Install the packing ring.
      Fig 4: Installing Spring In Upper Mounting
      G03175820Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Ensuring the correct orientation, secure the upper mounting to the spring using the special tools 204-179-1.
    Fig 5: Ensuring Correct Orientation, Securing Upper Mounting To Spring Using Special Tools
    G03175821Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Position the spring upper mounting assembly on to the shock absorber.
    • Apply a thin coat of grease to the upper mounting bush.
    • Ensure that the washer, lower isolator and bush are correctly positioned on the shock absorber shaft.
    • Position the shock absorber shaft in the upper mounting.
      Fig 6: Positioning Spring Upper Mounting Assembly On To Shock Absorber
      G03175822Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Secure the top of the shock absorber to the upper mounting.
    • Install the spring upper isolator.
    • Install the upper washer.
    • Install but do not tighten the locknut on to the shock absorber.
      Fig 7: Securing Top Of Shock Absorber To Upper Mounting
      G03175823Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  8. Manually retract the shock absorber and place a bolt through the spring coils and the shock absorber lower-bush.
    Fig 8: Manually Retracting Shock Absorber And Placing Bolt Through Spring Coils And Shock Absorber Lower-Bush
    G03175824Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  9. Secure the shock absorber to the upper mounting.
    • Position a wrench on the shock absorber shaft flats to prevent rotation (wrench in socket on vehicles with adaptive damping).
    • Tighten the shock absorber upper lock nut to 30-40 Nm (16-18 Nm on vehicles with adaptive damping).
      Fig 9: Securing Shock Absorber To Upper Mounting
      G03175825Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  10. Position the shock absorber and spring assembly to the vehicle.
  11. With assistance, manually retract the shock absorber and remove the temporary securing bolt.
    Fig 10: Retracting Shock Absorber And Removing Temporary Securing Bolt
    G03175826Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  12. Remove the special tools 204-179-1.
    Fig 11: Removing Special Tools 204-179-1
    G03175827Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  13. Align the shock absorber lower bush to the wishbone and install the mounting bolt.
    • Install but do not tighten the nut.
      Fig 12: Aligning Shock Absorber Lower Bush To Wishbone And Installing Mounting Bolt
      G03175828Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    14. CAUTION: Make sure the adaptive damping electrical connector is correctly aligned. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the electrical connector.
  14. On vehicles with adaptive damping:
    • Connect the shock absorber electrical connector, ensuring the electrical connector key locates in the socket keyway.
      Fig 13: Connecting Shock Absorber Electrical Connector, Ensuring Electrical Connector Key Locates In Socket Keyway
      G03175829Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  15. Seat the upper mounting in the body location.
    • If adaptive damping is installed, ensure the harness is correctly positioned.
      Fig 14: Seating Upper Mounting In Body Location
      G03175830Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  16. Ensuring that the spring is seated on the isolator and spring pan, position the upper spring pan on to the body studs.
    Fig 15: Positioning Upper Spring Pan On To Body Studs
    G03175831Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  17. Release the spring tension.
    • Ensuring that the spring is correctly located, evenly slacken the adjuster bolts on the special tools 204-179.
      Fig 16: Releasing Spring Tension
      G03175832Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  18. Remove the special tools 204-179.
  19. Fully seat and secure the upper spring pan to the body.
    • Ensure the spring pan is correctly seated in the body location.
    • Install the nuts securing the spring pan to the body studs.
    • Tighten to 17-23 Nm.
      Fig 17: Fully Seating And Securing Upper Spring Pan To Body
      G03175833Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  20. Tighten to 80-100 Nm.
    Fig 18: Installing Nuts Securing Spring Pan To Body Studs
    G03175834Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  21. Install the shims on the pivot pin sleeve in the positions noted during removal.
    Fig 19: Installing Shims On Pivot Pin Sleeve
    G03175835Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  22. Install the hub assembly to the wishbone assembly.
    • Position the hub and carrier to the wishbone.
    • Install the pivot pin ensuring that the eccentric flange correctly seats in the wishbone groove.
      Fig 20: Installing Hub Assembly To Wishbone Assembly
      G03175836Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  23. Install the pivot pin nut.
    • Align the marker on the pivot pin flange with the mark made on wishbone.
    • Install the nut on to the pivot pin and, ensuring the pin position is not disturbed, tighten the nut to 88-118 Nm.
      Fig 21: Installing Pivot Pin Nut
      G03175837Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  24. Release the tie strap securing the brake caliper to the suspension mounting bracket.
  25. Install the brake caliper on to the carrier.
    • Position the caliper assembly on to the carrier.
    • Install the guide pins and tighten to 25-30 Nm.
    • Install the dust caps.
    • Install the brake caliper spring clip.
      Fig 22: Installing Brake Caliper On To Carrier
      G03175838Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  26. Connect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Connecting Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03175839Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  27. Using a new tie strap, secure the wheel speed sensor harness to the brake hose clip.
    Fig 24: Securing Wheel Speed Sensor Harness To Brake Hose Clip
    G03175840Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  28. Install the rear wheel. Refer to WHEELS & TIRES article.
  29. Remove the axle stands and lower the vehicle.
  30. Check and adjust the rear wheel alignment as necessary. SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article.
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