Wheel Knuckle - AWD (G1899209): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jaguar XE and 2019 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- To avoid damage to the Constant Velocity joint (CV) or CV boot, do not allow the halfshaft to hang.
- The lower arm ball joint can be damaged by excessive articulation. The wheel knuckle must be fully supported at all times. Do not allow the wheel knuckle to hang on the lower arm. Failure to follow this instruction will result in damage to vehicle.
NOTE:
- Some components shown removed for clarity.
- Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
- Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE
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CAUTION: Do not use air or power tools to remove or install the halfshaft nut.
Apply the foot brake and remove and discard the halfshaft nut.
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CAUTION:
- Discard the bolts.
- Make sure that the brake hose does not support the full weight of the brake caliper assembly.
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CAUTION: Discard the nut.
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CAUTION: Discard the nut.
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CAUTION: Make sure the nut is installed to the ball joint. Failure to follow this instruction might result in damage to the CV boot.
Loosen, but do not fully remove the nut.
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CAUTION: Take extra care when releasing the lower control arm. Failure to follow this instruction might result in damage to the CV boot.
Special Tool(s): JLR-204-793
Torque : 60Nm
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CAUTION: Discard the nut.
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CAUTION: Take extra care when releasing the halfshaft. Failure to follow this instruction might result in damage to the CV boot.
Special Tool(s): 205-857
- Remove the special tool.
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CAUTION:
- Do not use air or power tools to remove or install the nut and bolt. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the wheel knuckle.
- Do not pry or wedge open the clevis gap to release the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the wheel knuckle.
- Discard the nut and bolt.
Release the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
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NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
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CAUTION:
- Do not attempt to release the wheel hub by hitting it with a hammer directly, loosen the wheel hub retaining bolts partially before applying an even amount of force to the head of each bolts to release the wheel hub from the wheel knuckle. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to the component.
- Discard the bolts.