Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Jaguar XE and 2017 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: The final tightening of the suspension components must be carried out with the vehicle on its wheels.

NOTE:

Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: Lifting .
Remove the front halfshaft.
Refer to: Front Halfshaft .
Remove and discard the 2 retaining clips.
Make sure the halfshaft is positioned as illustrated.
CAUTION: Care must be taken not to damage the component.
Using a soft hammer remove the inner joint
CAUTION: Using a suitable soft drift, strike the joint in the area indicated to release it from the shaft.
Using a suitable tool mark the position of the component.
CAUTION: Using a suitable soft drift, strike the component in the direction shown to allow easy release of the retaining clip.
Remove and discard the retaining clips.
Remove the bearings using a suitable puller.

Special Tool(s): 303-D121
Remove and discard the inner constant velocity (CV) joint boot.
Remove and discard the 2 retaining clips and the outer CV boot.