Uni-Body, Subframe & Mounting System: Diagnosis Jaguar X-type I

Inspection Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle on a two post ramp.
2. Inspect all underbody structural members for cracks, twists or bends. Check all welded connections for cracks. Inspect the support brackets for looseness. Perform any necessary service or make replacements as required.
3. Install the alignment pins supplied with special tool number HTJ1200-2 to the rear of the front subframe for the initial front subframe to vehicle body alignment check.
4. Remove the alignment pins.
5. The Z measurement is set on the special tool before the X measurement is taken on the vehicle.
6. Take the X measurement: Take the X measurement using the middle part of the measuring bar. If the middle part of the measuring bar locks into its fully extended position, continue taking the X measurement on the inner part of the measuring bar.
7. Install the special tools to the underside of the vehicle.
8. Install the special tools to the underside of the vehicle.
9. Adjust the steady screw to the front of the wheel knuckle to stabilize the special tool to the underside of the vehicle.
10. Underbody dimension tolerances are +/- 2 mm (0.08 inch).