Rear Coil Spring Adjust (G2258222): Activation

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:

The track setting of the rear spring is not for use on the public highway.
If the vehicle has any components adjusted for track settings the vehicle must not be driven on the public highway and must be appropriately transported.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
This procedure contains illustrations for left side components, right side components are similar.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
Remove the rear wheels and tires.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE - PROJECT 8
Steps 4-8 are only required to put the rear suspension into track position
CAUTION: The rear spring must never be adjusted using the upper stop ring.

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- Rotate the spring seat in the direction illustrated.
- Continue to rotate the spring seat until a 6 mm (0.25 inch) gap is made.
NOTE: Return the adjustment shims to the customer for future use.

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Remove the adjustment shims.
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- Rotate the spring seat in the direction illustrated to close the gap between the coil spring seat and the stop ring.
- Tighten the spring seat hand tight.
Repeat the procedure for the other side of the vehicle.
Steps 10-14 are only required to put the rear suspension into road position.
CAUTION: The rear spring must never be adjusted using the upper stop ring.

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- Rotate the spring seat in the direction illustrated.
- Continue to rotate the spring seat until a 20 mm (0.8 inch) gap is made.
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Install the adjustment shims.
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- Rotate the spring seat in the direction illustrated to close the gap between the coil spring seat and the adjustment shims.
- Tighten the spring seat hand tight.
Repeat the procedure for the other side of the vehicle.
Install the rear wheels and tires.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE - PROJECT 8