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Front Air Spring (60.32.08): Removal

  1. Using the Jaguar approved diagnostic system depressurize the air suspension system.
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
    Fig 1: Removing Wheel And Tire Assembly
    G03554229Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    3. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Air Spring Electrical Connector If Fitted
    G03554230Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Disconnect the air spring electrical connector if fitted.
    4. WARNING: Loosen the air pipe until the stored air pressure starts to vent. Wait for at least one minute for the air pressure to escape completely before fully removing the air pipe connector.
    NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Air Pipe
    G03554231Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  4. Detach the air pipe.
    5. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 4: Removing Air Spring Retaining Nuts
    G03554232Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Remove the air spring retaining nuts.
  6. Remove the stabilizer bar link. For additional information, refer to STABILIZER BAR LINK (60.10.02) REMOVAL .
  7. Detach the front air suspension height sensor link rod.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Front Air Suspension Height Sensor Link Rod
    G03554233Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  8. Detach the brake line from the inner fender securing clips
    9. CAUTION: Prevent the air spring from rotating. Do not use extension bars when removing the air spring securing bolt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the air spring.
    NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Air Spring Assembly
    G03554234Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  9. Detach the air spring assembly.
    10. CAUTION: Prevent the upper ball joint ball pin hexagon from rotating. Failure to do so may result in damage to the upper ball joint boot.
    CAUTION: Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Upper Arm
    G03554235Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  10. Detach the upper arm.
  11. Remove the air spring.
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