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Specifications & Procedures: Specifications Jaguar S-type I

Wheel Alignment 1 illustration

RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Press down on front bumper to depress car, and slowly release. Bounce vehicle several times, and allow suspension to settle. Ensure tire inflation is correct.

Application(2) Showroom - In. (mm)(3) Curb - In. (mm)
3.0L With Electronic Suspension
Front14.56-15.74 (370-400)14.52-15.70 (369-399)
Rear14.41-15.59 (366-396)14.17-15.35 (360-390)
3.0L Without Electronic Suspension
Front14.60-15.78 (371-401)14.52-15.70 (369-399)
Rear14.52-15.70 (369-399)14.29-15.47 (363-393)
4.0L With Electronic Suspension
Front14.56-15.74 (370-400)14.48-15.66 (368-398)
Rear14.41-15.59 (366-396)14.17-15.35 (360-390)
4.0L Without Electronic Suspension
Front14.60-15.78 (371-401)14.52-15.70 (369-399)
Rear14.52-15.70 (369-399)14.29-15.47 (363-393)
(1) Ride height is measured from the horizontal centerline of the wheel to the apex of the wheel opening. (Scheme 1) (2) Showroom specification is with all fluids levels full and approximately 2.5 gallons of fuel. (3) Curb specification is with all fluid levels full and fuel tank full.
(1)Ride height is measured from the horizontal centerline of the wheel to the apex of the wheel opening. (Scheme 1)
(2)Showroom specification is with all fluids levels full and approximately 2.5 gallons of fuel.
(3)Curb specification is with all fluid levels full and fuel tank full.

RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Scheme 1

Scheme 1

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Camber Adjustment Cam Bolt/Nut127 (175)
Caster Adjustment Cam Bolt/Nut127 (175)
Rear Toe Link Lock Nut41 (55)
Steering Gear-To-Crossmember Mounting Bolts76 (103)
Tie Rod End Lock Nut55 (75)
Wheel Lug Nuts65 (88)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application(2) Minimum(2) Maximum
Camber (Front)
Left.50.50
Right1.10.10
Balance (3)1.30.10
Camber (Rear)
Left1.75.25
Right1.75.25
Balance (3).75.75
Caster (Front)
Left7.108.50
Right7.108.50
Balance (4).70.70
Toe-In (Front)
Total0.34
Toe-Out On Turns(5)(5)
Toe-In (Rear)
Left.02.22
Right.02.22
Total.08.42
Thrust Angle (6).10.10
(1) All specification are with tires at normal inflation pressure and are showroom ride height specifications. For additional information, see RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS . (2) Measurement in degrees. (3) Camber balance equals right camber reading minus left camber reading. (4) Caster balance equals right caster reading minus left caster reading. (5) Information is not available from manufacturer. (6) Thrust angle equals right rear toe reading minus left rear toe reading.
(1)All specification are with tires at normal inflation pressure and are showroom ride height specifications. For additional information, see RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS .
(2)Measurement in degrees.
(3)Camber balance equals right camber reading minus left camber reading.
(4)Caster balance equals right caster reading minus left caster reading.
(5)Information is not available from manufacturer.
(6)Thrust angle equals right rear toe reading minus left rear toe reading.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (1)