How do you replace the lower ball joint on a Jaguar?
Swing the wishbone out, so the front bush is clear of the mount. Lift the rear wishbone bolt and push the wishbone in towards the car, this will angle the bolt back towards you so you can pull it out.
Is the rear suspension on the Jaguar XJ-S?
When searching the various sources for products to improve the XJ-S suspension, keep in mind that the Jaguar rear suspension has been largely unchanged since the introduction of the E-Type. This assembly is very popular with the hotrod and custom car types.
What kind of wheel bearings does a Jaguar XJ use?
According to Chad Bolles, the XJ-S uses standard front wheel bearings, available in any auto parts store. The pre-1977-1/2 XJ-S outer is an A-2, the inner is an A-6.
Where are the rubber mounts on the Jaguar XJ?
If your XJ-S goes “clunk” every now and then, notably when you first start moving, one of the things you should check is the rubber mounts that hold the front suspension assembly to the frame. There are two doughnut-shaped mounts at the front, and two V-shaped mounts near the steering rack.
Swing the wishbone out, so the front bush is clear of the mount. Lift the rear wishbone bolt and push the wishbone in towards the car, this will angle the bolt back towards you so you can pull it out.
Why is my Jaguar XJ6 XJS front suspension not working?
It’s time to take a look at your front end. There are two common culprits when these things happen. The first culprit is the upper shock bushings. These hard rubber rings isolate the shock absorber from the car body, and when they wear out the shock bolt starts to bump against the car body.
Why does my Jaguar XJ6 make a noise when I hit a bump?
There are two common culprits when these things happen. The first culprit is the upper shock bushings. These hard rubber rings isolate the shock absorber from the car body, and when they wear out the shock bolt starts to bump against the car body. This is the first thing to check when you hear a noise when you drive over a bump.