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Specifications & Procedures: Adjustments Jaguar X-type I

Wheel Alignment 3 illustrations ~345 words

RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Note. Limited information available from manufacturer.

Note. Prior to performing wheel alignment, perform preliminary visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and suspension components.

FRONT CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

Manufacturer does not provide camber adjustment procedure. For specifications, see WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .

REAR CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

Manufacturer does not provide camber adjustment procedure. For specifications, see WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .

FRONT CASTER ADJUSTMENT

Manufacturer does not provide camber adjustment procedure. For specifications, see WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .

FRONT TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

  1. Start the engine and center the steering wheel. Turn engine off and hold the steering wheel in the straight ahead position by attaching a rigid link from the steering wheel to the brake pedal. Following the alignment equipment manufacturer's instructions, check the toe settings.
  2. Raise vehicle on a 4 post lift. Loosen the tie rod end lock nut and remove the steering gear boot clamp. (Scheme 2) Clean and lubricate the lock nut and tie rod threads. Rotate the tie rod, as necessary, and adjust toe to specification. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-163460-S03248520942004063000000). Do not allow the steering gear boot to twist when the tie rod is rotated.
  3. Ensuring that the tie rod does not turn, tighten the tie rod end lock nut to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-163460-S02140671052004063000000). Tighten the steering gear boot clamp. Lower vehicle.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

REAR TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Note. Final tightening of the rear suspension components should be carried out when the vehicle weight is on the wheels.

  1. Raise vehicle on a 4 post lift. Following the alignment equipment manufacturer's instructions, check the toe settings.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Loosen the rear lower control arm cam bolt nuts. (Scheme 3).
  3. Rotate the cam bolts equal amounts, in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction, to adjust the toe setting. (Scheme 4)
  4. Tighten the rear lower control arm cam bolt nuts and lower the vehicle. Bounce the vehicle to make sure that the suspension is in its normal resting position.
  5. Tighten the rear lower control arm cam bolt nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-163460-S02140671052004063000000).

Scheme 3

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4