Where are the rear wheel bearings on a Jaguar?
Rear bearings are all too often neglected on Jaguars. On the rear hub carriers (large aluminum casting just behind the rear wheels) you’ll see two small caps about 5/8″ in diameter. Clean the area thoroughly and prise (“pry” to the yanks out there) the caps off. Now exposed is the rather large cavity which contains the bearings.
Where are the bearings on a XJ6 XJ12?
On the rear hub carriers (large aluminum casting just behind the rear wheels) you’ll see two small caps about 5/8″ in diameter. Clean the area thoroughly and prise (“pry” to the yanks out there) the caps off. Now exposed is the rather large cavity which contains the bearings. There is no grease fitting.
What kind of suspension does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
The rear suspension is an independent type suspension which also have coil spring/shock absorber assemblies and a lower control arm. The rear driveshaft acts as the upper control arm. Power-assisted Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) with four-wheel disc brakes are standard equipment on all Jaguar XJ6 models covered in this manual.
Where is the transmission on a Jaguar XJ6?
Transmissions are a four-speed automatic equipped with a lock-up torque converter. The transmission is mounted to the back of the engine, and power is transmitted to the fully independent rear axle through a two-piece propshaft.
When to remove wheel bearings on Jaguar XJ6?
If you haven’t done so already, read the “Chassis Lubrication” article as there is some relationship between between the two subjects. Jaguar thoughtfully provided lube fittings for the wheel bearings but the wheels must be removed to find them. The service manual recommends a 15,000 mile (25,000 km) interval for this service.
What kind of brakes does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
The rear driveshaft acts as the upper control arm. Power-assisted Anti-lock Brake Systems (ABS) with four-wheel disc brakes are standard equipment on all Jaguar XJ6 models covered in this manual. Power rack-and-pinion steering is also standard equipment. Your Jaguar manual The aim of this manual is to help you get the best value from your vehicle.
How to remove and replace a front wheel bearing?
How to remove and replace a front wheel bearing without a press. All stages of removal and refitting step by step : hub removing, wheel bearing extraction, bearing refit, hub refit. Front hub carrier bearing replacement
Transmissions are a four-speed automatic equipped with a lock-up torque converter. The transmission is mounted to the back of the engine, and power is transmitted to the fully independent rear axle through a two-piece propshaft.
How often should front wheel bearings be cleaned?
Although not mentioned in the Jaguar literature, the front bearings should be cleaned and repacked with fresh gease from time-to-time. Some qualified sources say that if you really do a good job, clean the bearings and hubs perfectly, and use new seals and premium grease, then every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) should do the trick.
Do you need Lube for front wheel bearings?
If you followed the advice in the Chassis Lubrication section you’ll already have your grease gun loaded with proper bearing grease, not simple “chassis lube”. The front hubs also have lube fittings for the bearings. These need to be lubed until grease comes out of the bleed hole in the center cap.
How often do you change wheel bearings on a Jaguar?
Jaguar thoughtfully provided lube fittings for the wheel bearings but the wheels must be removed to find them. The service manual recommends a 15,000 mile (25,000 km) interval for this service. My suggestion is to do this every 6,000 miles (10,000 km) when you rotate the tires – it’s an ideal time, convenience wise.
On the rear hub carriers (large aluminum casting just behind the rear wheels) you’ll see two small caps about 5/8″ in diameter. Clean the area thoroughly and prise (“pry” to the yanks out there) the caps off. Now exposed is the rather large cavity which contains the bearings. There is no grease fitting.
Although not mentioned in the Jaguar literature, the front bearings should be cleaned and repacked with fresh gease from time-to-time. Some qualified sources say that if you really do a good job, clean the bearings and hubs perfectly, and use new seals and premium grease, then every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) should do the trick.
If you followed the advice in the Chassis Lubrication section you’ll already have your grease gun loaded with proper bearing grease, not simple “chassis lube”. The front hubs also have lube fittings for the bearings. These need to be lubed until grease comes out of the bleed hole in the center cap.