Steering System-General Information: Maintenance Jaguar XKR I

Fluid Hoses

FLUID HOSES Item Description 1 Return Hose 2 High Pressure Hose

Scheme 3

1. If vacuum filling equipment is available, proceed as follows: Disconnect both the high pressure hose (2) and return hose (1) from the PAS pump and the return hose from the steering rack. Drain as much fluid as possible from the system by turning the steering from lock to lock two or three times. Reconnect all hoses. Fill the system using the vacuum equipment according to the manufacturers instructions. Start the engine and top up the fluid as necessary. Turn the steering from lock to lock two or three times with the engine running, topping up with fluid as necessary. If possible, run the engine for twenty minutes to expel any remaining air.

Scheme 4

1. The steering gear should always be centralized prior to steering column or suspension geometry adjustment. Centralization of the steering gear is achieved by aligning the marker on the centralizing cap with a locator on the pinion housing. (Scheme 3): Aligning Marker On Centralizing Cap With Locator On Pinion Housing

Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 7

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the driver's air bag module; refer to «DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE»(ref-150068-S42613867362002110400000).
4. Release the horn harness multiplug from its secured position. (Scheme 5): Releasing Horn Harness Multiplug From Its Secured Position
5. Align the steering to the straight ahead position.
6. Remove the steering wheel. Unscrew and remove the securing bolt. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
7. Install the steering wheel. Align the steering wheel in the straight ahead position. Install the steering wheel on the steering column. Install the securing bolt and tighten to specification.
8. Install the horn harness multiplug. (Scheme 6): Installing Horn Harness Multiplug
9. Install the air bag module; refer to «DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE»(ref-150068-S42613867362002110400000).
10. Reconnect the battery. (Scheme 7): Reconnecting Battery Ground Cable
11. Install the battery cover.

Power Steering Fluid Condition Check

1. Run the engine for 2 minutes.
2. Check the power steering fluid system level.
3. Observe the color and the odor. The color under normal circumstances should be dark reddish, not brown or black.
4. Allow the fluid to drip onto a facial tissue and examine the stain.
5. If evidence of solid material is found, the power steering fluid system should be drained for further inspection.
6. If fluid contamination or steering component failure is confirmed by the sediment in the power steering fluid system, REFER to «STEERING FAULT DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM CHARTS»(ref-198030-S41748647522005101500000) .