What kind of suspension does a Jaguar S-type have?
For the launch of the Jaguar S-Type (X200) model, Jaguar, under Ford ownership, developed a new and complex multi-link suspension unit for the Ford DEW98 platform. The driveshafts had now ceased to be a structural part of the suspension, so they could be fitted with constant-velocity joints that allowed their length to vary with suspension travel.
What kind of suspension does a Jaguar IRS have?
This article concentrates on the first generation Jaguar IRS, which firmly established the marque’s reputation for suspension sophistication, combining as it did smooth ride with excellent roadholding and low levels of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).
What kind of suspension spring has snapped on my car?
After looking at it today, it looks like the spring for the front left (passenger side) suspension has snapped at the bottom. Here is a picture of the damage:
Where are the rear suspension struts on a Jaguar?
First generation Jaguar IRS unit. It is sitting far higher than it would mounted in the car, as it is not sprung with the car’s rear mass. The side struts sit about horizontally in the live installation.
Why does my Jaguar X-type make a knocking noise?
X-type rear suspension knocking nightmare SOLVED!!!! Ok……a few weeks ago I posted on my frustration of having a hollow/booming/knocking noise on the rear of my 06 sport premium….sounded expensive!
What kind of suspension problem does Jaguar XF have?
385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD Strut mount & front shock absorbers replaced. turbocharged 200hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD Squeak from nearside rear suspension. The problem has not been fixed yet as the source has not been found.
Why does my suspension make a clunking noise?
The bumps stops are still firmly in place. It seems to happen when the body of the car shifts rather than when a sudden shock is received, since it does not make the noise at higher speeds. When going over a larger pot hole or grid for example the suspension seems to make the normal ‘thud’ noise. Click to expand…
Why does my Fos make a knocking noise?
We concluded that the knocking this time was coming from the bush where the wishbone joins the chassis which had disintergrated, and was in especially bad condition compared to the fos bush, maybe due to the extra pressure placed on it from when the roll bar was broken and carried on driving it (that’ll learn me)