What are the defects on the Jaguar S-type?
As a result of ongoing process assessments, Jaguar has identified a safety-related defect on a number of S-TYPE vehicles. On the vehicles involved, it is possible that an under-torque condition may exist on the front lower ball joint assembly. This may result in a high bending fatigue loading condition on the joint.
When to replace lower ball joint and vertical link?
REPLACING LOWER BALL JOINT/VERTICAL LINK If one or both lower ball joint securing nuts fail the check, the corresponding vertical link will need to be replaced using the following procedure: 1. Remove front brake disc for access. See JTIS 206-03 (SRO 70.10.10). 2.
How to torque a ball joint retaining nut?
LOWER BALL JOINT SECURING NUT TORQUE CHECK 1. Set torque wrench to 80 Nm and apply to the lower ball joint retaining nut (Illustration 1). Note: Hold the ball joint stud with a suitable wrench to prevent possible rotation while performing the 80 Nm check (Illustration 2). ILLUSTRATION 1 ILLUSTRATION 2 2.
How to install front lower ball joint in Jaguar?
Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC. Tighten nut of special tool 204-114 to full extent, to achieve suspension mid-laden position. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands. Remove appropriate road wheel. Remove and discard tiestraps securing wheel speed sensor harness to upper wishbone. Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
As a result of ongoing process assessments, Jaguar has identified a safety-related defect on a number of S-TYPE vehicles. On the vehicles involved, it is possible that an under-torque condition may exist on the front lower ball joint assembly. This may result in a high bending fatigue loading condition on the joint.
How to prevent damage to lower ball joint?
To prevent damage to lower ball joint, secure vertical link to road spring using strong wire. Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC. Remove upper wishbone fulcrum nut and bolt and withdraw wishbone from vehicle.
REPLACING LOWER BALL JOINT/VERTICAL LINK If one or both lower ball joint securing nuts fail the check, the corresponding vertical link will need to be replaced using the following procedure: 1. Remove front brake disc for access. See JTIS 206-03 (SRO 70.10.10). 2.