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Four-Wheel Alignment

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CAUTION: Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.
CAUTION: Make sure the tire pressures are within specification.
CAUTION: Make sure that only the manufacturers' recommended four wheel alignment equipment is used.
CAUTION: Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position.
  1. For wheel alignment information, refer to the suspension specification section. Refer to Specifications . .
  2. Check the tie rod ends, suspension joints, wheel bearings and wheels and tires for damage, wear and free play.
    • Adjust or repair any worn, damaged or incorrectly adjusted components.
  3. Check and adjust tire pressures.
  4. Position the vehicle on a calibrated, level, vehicle lift.
  5. Release the vehicle parking brake.
  6. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment.
    7. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
  7. To adjust, loosen the toe link locknuts.
    GJ0005715
    8. CAUTION: Do not allow the gaiter to twist.
    NOTE: Both tie rods must be rotated by an equal amount.
    NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
  8. Adjust the rear toe.
    GJ0005716
  9. Tighten the toe link locknuts to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).
    10. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
  10. To adjust the caster, loosen the front lower arm lock nuts.
    GJ0005717
    11. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
  11. Rotate the caster adjustment cam bolt.
    GJ0005718
    12. CAUTION: Make sure the caster adjustment bolt does not rotate while the lock nut is being tightened.
  12. Tighten the caster adjustment cam bolt nut.
    • Tighten the nut and bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
    13. CAUTION: Adjustments made to the camber setting will affect the front toe setting. Therefore, the camber and toe may need to be adjusted at the same time.
    NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
  13. To adjust the camber, loosen the rear lower arm lock nuts.
    GJ0005717
    14. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
  14. Rotate the camber adjustment cam bolt.
    GJ0005719
    15. CAUTION: Make sure the camber adjustment bolt does not rotate while the lock nut is being tightened.
  15. Tighten the camber adjustment cam bolt nut.
    • Tighten the nut and bolt to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).
    16. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
  16. To adjust, loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
    GJ0005720
    17. CAUTION: Do not allow the gaiter to twist.
    NOTE: Both tie rods must be rotated by an equal amount.
    NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
  17. Adjust the front toe.
    GJ0005721
  18. Tighten the tie rod end lock nuts to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).
  19. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment.
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