Steering Gear: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Make sure that only the manufacturers' recommended four wheel alignment equipment is used.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the steering wheel with the steering column lower shaft disconnected as damage to the clockspring and steering wheel switches may occur.
NOTE:
Make sure the steering is in the straight ahead position.
- Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT information.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Refer to AIR DEFLECTOR information.
- See figure.
- See figure.
- Torque: 35 Nm.
- See figure.
- Torque: 15 Nm.
- Torque: 117 Nm.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
NOTE:
RHD illustration shown, LHD is similar.
CAUTION:
Discard the bolt.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the area around the component is clean and free of foreign material.
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.