What happens to the width of a JAG IRS?
The width changes drastically when they are removed from the vehicle and they are quite difficult to measure while in the car. A removed Jag IRS will be about an inch shorter, so allow your measurements to have a little wiggle room when you are identifying. Another thing to note..
What kind of suspension does a Jaguar XJ-S use?
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.
How do you rebuild a JAG rear end?
Pressing the bearing races out before cleaning and reassembly with new bearings, seals, etc. Stub shaft, bearing housing, and bearings and crush sleeve disassembled. The spline on the shaft plugs into the differential, and 4 bolted flange connects to axle shafts that also act as upper control arms. Really, no lie. Ok, so it’s another Chinese tool.
Can You retrofit the steering rack on a XJR-S?
The owner of a later car, of course, has a driver’s side air bag to contend with. John Goodman points out that the XJR-S has reduced power assist, and it may be possible to retrofit the valve body on the steering rack to the regular XJ-S. “I don’t think the racks have changed much, the valve is probably interchangeable.
Pressing the bearing races out before cleaning and reassembly with new bearings, seals, etc. Stub shaft, bearing housing, and bearings and crush sleeve disassembled. The spline on the shaft plugs into the differential, and 4 bolted flange connects to axle shafts that also act as upper control arms. Really, no lie. Ok, so it’s another Chinese tool.
What kind of differential does a Jaguar XJ use?
All XJ-S differentials are limited slip, and all the systems operate using essentially the same principle (a series of friction discs, with the compressive load increasing through increased drive torque) although the feature has often been given different names. The gears for the DANA Type 44 limited slip differential will fit in the Jaguar unit.
What happens to the retainer on a Jaguar XJ?
The Jaguar, with it’s high weight and sticky tires, really hammers on the clutches, which eventually chew through the retainer. By design, the half retainer can’t get out into the gears where they would do major damage. But it does get pushed out the end of its access hole, mucking up the carrier bearings.
What are the rings on the back of a JAG?
Forth and fifth row, rings with raised inner part is for the lower axle hubs felt seals to fit on.