Front Upper Suspension - Knock/Creak Noise
90jaguar02SECTION: 60
FRONT SUSPENSION No: 3
Models: Date: FEBRUARY, 1990
KEY POINTS: FRONT SUSPENSION MOUNTING CREAKS
FIG. 1:
Front upper suspension creaks may exist on some XJ-S vehicles, originating from interference between the washers and the inner face of the suspension mounting apertures. This condition may occur on a bump or when cornering, and can be identified as a knock/creak noise from the front of the vehicle.
A new washer with a reduced outside diameter (CBC 6608) has been introduced at VIN 164362, to prevent interference.
If interference condition exists, use the following procedure:
^ Remove the shock absorber thread protection cap on the right hand side of the vehicle.
^ Remove the front shock absorber upper mounting nut.
^ Remove and discard the top washer, (Fig. 1).
^ Install the new washer (CBC 6608) to the shock absorber.
^ Install and tighten the upper mounting nut. Torque the nut to 61-68 N-m.
^ Reinstall the shock absorber thread protection cap.
^ Repeat the procedure on the left hand side of the vehicle.
Warranty Information:
Fault Code: 9MEB
Repair Operation Number: 60-91-05
Time Allowance: 0.10 hr
This operation is for both sides inclusive.
REVISED 2/90