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Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System: Other Jaguar XF I

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 30 illustrations ~999 words

FRONT SUBFRAME - (3.0L)

Special Tools

Tool Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Power train assembly jack HTJ1200-2 Engine Lifting Bracket 303-661 Engine support bracket 303-021 Subframe Alignment Bolt 502-005

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Battery Disconnect and Connect»(ref-568400-S03532047432013072200000) information.
  2. Using suitable tie straps, secure the radiator.
  3. Loosen the exhaust manifold retaining nut.
  4. Install the special tool to the exhaust manifold. Install the retaining bolt.
  5. Install the retaining bolt.
  6. Install the special tool support bars to the special tool.
  7. Install the special tool.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle.
  9. Remove both the front wheels and tires. Refer to «Wheel and Tire»(ref-568392-S08144059512013072200000) information.
  10. Remove the air deflector. Refer to «Air Deflector»(ref-568406-S42840487662013072200000) information.
  11. Remove the radiator splash shield. Refer to «Radiator Splash Shield»(ref-568406-S39527244732013072200000) information.
  12. Remove the right-hand splash shield.
  13. Detach the power steering hose retaining clip from the front subframe.
  14. Remove the stabilizer bar link upper retaining nut.
  15. Remove the stabilizer bar link lower retaining bolt and nut and remove the stabilizer bar link.
  16. Detach the steering gear. Secure the steering gear.
  17. Release the front lower arm and position it to one side. Mark the position of the bolt.
  18. Release the rear lower arm and position it to one side.
  19. Remove the engine mount retaining nut.
  20. Install the special tool to the front subframe.
  21. Remove the front subframe front retaining bolt.
  22. Remove the front subframe rear retaining bolt.
  23. Remove the front subframe.

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  1. Install the front subframe.
  2. Install the special tool.
  3. Install the front subframe rear retaining bolt. Tighten to 80 Nm + 240°.
  4. Remove the special tool.
  5. Install the front subframe front retaining bolt. Tighten to 150 Nm + 240°.
  6. Remove the special tool.
  7. Install the engine mount retaining nut. Tighten to 63 Nm.
  8. Install the rear lower arm.
  9. Install the front lower arm.
  10. Install the steering gear. Tighten to 100 Nm.
  11. Install the stabilizer bar link.
  12. Attach the stabilizer bar link and install the stabilizer bar link retaining nut. Tighten to 43 Nm.
  13. Attach the power steering hose retaining clip to the front subframe.
  14. Install the right-hand splash shield.
  15. Install the radiator splash shield. Refer to «Radiator Splash Shield»(ref-568406-S39527244732013072200000) information.
  16. Install the air deflector. Refer to «Air Deflector»(ref-568406-S42840487662013072200000) information.
  17. Install both the front wheels and tires. Refer to «Wheel and Tire»(ref-568392-S08144059512013072200000) information.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Tighten the rear lower arm retaining nut and bolt. Tighten to 175 Nm.
  20. Tighten the front lower arm retaining nut and bolt. Tighten to 175 Nm.
  21. Tighten to 70 Nm.
  22. Remove the special tool.
  23. Remove the special tool support bars from the special tool.
  24. Remove the retaining bolt.
  25. Remove the special tool from the exhaust manifold. Remove the retaining bolt.
  26. Tighten the exhaust manifold retaining nut. Tighten to 20 Nm.
  27. Remove the radiator support.
  28. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Battery Disconnect and Connect»(ref-568400-S03532047432013072200000) information.
  29. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check and adjust the wheel alignment. Refer to «Four-Wheel Alignment»(ref-568501-S11811485872013072200000) information.

FRONT SUBFRAME V8 4.2L PETROL

Special Tools

Tool Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Engine support bracket 303-021 Power train assembly jack HTJ1200-2 Subframe Alignment Bolt 502-005

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Battery Disconnect and Connect»(ref-568400-S03532047432013072200000) information.
  2. Using suitable tie straps, secure the radiator.
  3. Remove the throttle body. Refer to «Throttle Body»(ref-568402-S35908595872013072200000) information.
  4. Install the special tools.
  5. Install the special tool.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle.
  7. Remove both the front wheels and tires. Refer to «Wheel and Tire»(ref-568392-S08144059512013072200000) information.
  8. Remove the air deflector. Refer to «Air Deflector»(ref-568406-S42840487662013072200000) information.
  9. Remove the radiator splash shield. Refer to «Radiator Splash Shield»(ref-568406-S39527244732013072200000) information.
  10. Remove the right-hand splash shield.
  11. Detach the power steering hose retaining clip from the front subframe.
  12. Remove the stabilizer bar link upper retaining nut.
  13. Remove the stabilizer bar link lower retaining bolt and nut and remove the stabilizer bar link.
  14. Detach the steering gear. Secure the steering gear.
  15. Release the front lower arm and position it to one side. Mark the position of the bolt.
  16. Release the rear lower arm and position it to one side.
  17. Remove the engine mount retaining nut.
  18. Install the special tool to the front subframe.
  19. Remove the front subframe front retaining bolt.
  20. Remove the front subframe rear retaining bolt.
  21. Remove the front subframe.

FRONT SUBFRAME V8 S/C 4.2L PETROL

Special Tools

Tool Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Engine lifting brackets 303-749 Engine support bracket 303-021 Power train assembly jack HTJ1200-2 Subframe Alignment Bolt 502-005

FRONT SUBFRAME V8 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL

Special Tool(s)

303-021 Engine support bracket 303-1436 Engine Lifting Bracket Front 502-005 Alignment Bolts, Subframe

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Scheme 59: FRONT SUBFRAME V8 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL
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General Equipment

Powertrain Jack

REAR SUBFRAME V8 4.2L PETROL/V8 S/C 4.2L PETROL

Special Tools

Tool Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Powertrain assembly jack HTJ1200-2

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  1. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to «Fuel Tank Draining»(ref-568404) information.
  2. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to «Exhaust System»(ref-568446-S18895991552013072200000) and Refer to «Exhaust System»(ref-568457-S20419321462013072200000) information.
  3. Remove the axle assembly. Refer to «Axle Assembly»(ref-568471-S23383778052013072200000) information.
  4. Remove both the upper arms. Refer to «Upper Arm»(ref-568502-S33165551462013072200000) information.
  5. Disconnect the electric parking brake electrical connector.
  6. Detach the wiring harness.
  7. Detach the fuel filler hose.
  8. Detach the shock absorber.
  9. Remove the rear subframe reinforcement plate retaining bolts.
  10. Install the special tool to support the rear subframe.
  11. Remove the rear subframe rear retaining bolt.
  12. Remove the rear subframe front retaining bolt.
  13. Remove the rear subframe.

REAR SUBFRAME V8 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL

General Equipment

Powertrain Jack

REAR SUBFRAME REAR BUSHING V8 4.2L PETROL/V8 S/C 4.2L PETROL

Special Tools

Tool Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Forcing bolt 204-469 Reciever-bush 204-475 Replacer-bush 204-474 Remover bush 204-473 Remover support-bush 204-472

REAR SUBFRAME REAR BUSHING V8 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL

Special Tools

Tool Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Forcing bolt 204-469 Reciever-bush 204-475 Replacer-bush 204-474 Remover bush 204-473 Remover support-bush 204-472

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