Index Jaguar Jaguar X-Type Sedan and Estate (Wagon) (2.0 L, 2.5 L and 3.0 L Gasoline; 2.0 L and 2.2 L, Diesel) - manual 2001-2009 year
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Published: 11-May-2011 Suspension System - General Information - Suspension System Diagnosis and Testing Inspection and Verification 1. Verify the customer's concern by carrying out a road test on a smooth road. If any vibrations are apparent, refer to Section 100-04 Noise, Vibration and Harshness . 1. 2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. 2. Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Damaged tires 3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported condition is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step. 3. 4. If the fault is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the following Symptom Chart. 4. Symptom Chart Symptom Possible Sources Action Crabbing Incorrect rear thrust angle. CHECK the rear subframe alignment. For additional information, refer toSection 502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System . Front or rear suspension INSPECT the front and rear suspension systems. REPAIR or INSTALL new 204-01 Front Suspension orSection 204-02 Rear Suspension . Drive axle damaged. INSTALL a new drive axle. For additional information, refer toSection 205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential . Drift/Pull Unequal tire pressure. CHECK and ADJUST the tire pressures. INSPECT the tire for excessive wear. For 204-04 Wheels and Tires . Incorrect wheel alignment. CHECK and ADJUST the wheel alignment. For additional information, refer to Toe Adjustment—Front in this section. Tires. CHECK and ADJUST the tire pressures. INSPECT the tire for excessive wear. For 204-04 Wheels and Tires . Unevenly loaded or overloaded NOTIFY the customer of incorrect vehicle loading. Damaged steering components. CHECK the steering system. For additional information, refer to Section 211-00 Steering System - General Information . Brake drag. CHECK the brakes. For additional information, refer toSection 206-00 Brake System - General Information . Front Bottoming or Spring(s). CHECK the ride height. INSTALL new springs as necessary. For additional 204-01 Front Suspension . Incorrect Tire Wear Incorrect tire pressure (rapid CHECK and ADJUST the tire pressure. INSPECT the tire for excessive wear. For 204-04 Wheels and Tires . Excessive front or rear toe CHECK and ADJUST the wheel alignment. For additional information, refer to Toe Adjustment—Front or Toe Adjustment—Rear in this section. Tires out of balance (tires BALANCE the tires. Rough Ride Spring(s). CHECK and INSTALL new springs as necessary. For additional information, refer 204-01 Front Suspension orSection 204-02 Rear Suspension . Shock absorber(s). CHECK and INSTALL new shock absorbers as necessary. For additional 204-01 Front Suspension orSection 204-02 Rear Suspension . Shimmy or Wheel Loose wheel nut(s). CHECK and TIGHTEN the wheel nuts to specification. For additional information, 204-04 Wheels and Tires . Loose front suspension CHECK and TIGHTEN the suspension retainers to specification. For additional 204-01 Front Suspension . Front wheel bearing(s). CHECK the wheel bearings. For additional information, refer to Wheel Bearing Inspection—Front and Rear in this section. W heels/tires. CHECK the wheels/tires. BALANCE or INSTALL new wheels/tires as necessary. For 204-04 Wheels and Tires . Shock absorber(s). CHECK and INSTALL new shock absorbers as necessary. For additional 204-01 Front Suspension orSection 204-02 Rear Suspension . Spring(s). CHECK and INSTALL new springs as necessary. For additional information, refer 204-01 Front Suspension orSection 204-02 Rear Suspension . Loose, worn or damaged ball CHECK the Ball Joint(s). For additional information, refer to Ball Joint inspection Loose, worn or damaged CHECK and INSTALL new components as necessary. For additional information, 211-00 Steering System - General Information . Front wheel alignment. CHECK and ADJUST the front wheel alignment. For additional information, refer Toe Adjustment—Front in this section. |