How tall should the front wheels be on a JAG?
Measure the height to the center of the front wheels. With any luck, they should be the same, but if they vary slightly determine the average. Subtract 6-3/8″ from this height. This gives you the correct height above the ground for the flat bottom of the cross member between the front wheels.
What kind of fittings does a JAG have?
GREASE (ZERK) FITTINGS: Unlike the newer American “low-maintenance” cars, the Jag has zerk fittings all over the suspension. Periodically it should be gone over with the grease gun, but please be conservative.
Why does my JAG have a sagging front end?
SAGGING FRONT END: If your Jag seems to be riding low on the nose end, a likely culprit to check is the front shock absorbers. The XJ-S uses gas shocks, in which the damping fluid is held under pressure by a small amount of gas within the chamber.
Do you need slip plates for Jaguar XJ S?
The Jaguar XJ-S Repair Operation Manual describes a check, but it assumes you have original tires with full tread. It also assumes you have “slip plates”, devices you set the front tires on so they can slide around and not bind the suspension travel.
Measure the height to the center of the front wheels. With any luck, they should be the same, but if they vary slightly determine the average. Subtract 6-3/8″ from this height. This gives you the correct height above the ground for the flat bottom of the cross member between the front wheels.
SAGGING FRONT END: If your Jag seems to be riding low on the nose end, a likely culprit to check is the front shock absorbers. The XJ-S uses gas shocks, in which the damping fluid is held under pressure by a small amount of gas within the chamber.
GREASE (ZERK) FITTINGS: Unlike the newer American “low-maintenance” cars, the Jag has zerk fittings all over the suspension. Periodically it should be gone over with the grease gun, but please be conservative.
The Jaguar XJ-S Repair Operation Manual describes a check, but it assumes you have original tires with full tread. It also assumes you have “slip plates”, devices you set the front tires on so they can slide around and not bind the suspension travel.