Suspension - Alignment Specifications
60-5Amended
1/96
DATE
5/95
Suspension - Alignment Specifications
MODEL
All except XJ6 Series III
Remove and destroy Bulletin 60-5, Date 5/95.
Replace with this Bulletin.
Revisions are marked with a bar and indicated by asterisks.
ISSUE:
Current alignment specifications for 1988 MY ON Sedan Range vehicles and all XJS Range vehicles.
ACTION:
Use the following specifications when performing 4-wheel alignment.
^ Sedan Range - 1988-1994 MY Alignment Specifications
^ Sedan Range - 1995-1996 MY Alignment Specifications
^ XJS Range Alignment Specifications
IMPORTANT:
^ Adjust the tire pressures to the "Comfort Settings" found on the vehicle data plate.
^ Ensure that the vehicle setting height is within specification.
^ Install the correct mid-laden tools *(except on XJR-S and sportspack Coupe vehicles). Adjust to setting height as necessary (Sedan Range, front).*
^ When measuring caster, use the vehicle steering wheel to turn the road wheels to the left and right. *DO NOT START THE ENGINE unless the ride leveling system has been disabled.*
^ Center and lock the steering rack with the correct centering pin to measure and adjust toe.
^ Record the "before" and "after" tire pressures and alignment data on the repair order.
NOTE:
Install the correct mid-laden tools. *Adjust the front suspension tools to the correct setting height.*
*Vehicle Setting Height* - Sedan (3.6L and 4.0L) Range VIN 506664 - 708757
*Vehicle Setting Height* - XJ12 Sedan VIN 671007 - 708757
*Vehicle alignment specifications* - Sedan Range VIN 506664 - 708757
NOTE:
Rear toe is not adjustable before VIN 687219
NOTE:
Install the correct mid-laden tools. *Adjust the front suspension tools to the correct setting height.*
*Vehicle Setting Height* - Sedan (4.0L) Range From VIN 720001
*Vehicle Setting Height* - XJ12 Sedan From VIN 720001
*Vehicle alignment specifications* - Sedan Range From VIN 720001
NOTE:
Install the correct mid-laden tools. All setting height dimensions are for reference only. *XJR-S and sportspack Coupe vehicles whose normal ride height prevents the use of mid-laden tools, should be checked/set at their normal ride height.*
*Vehicle Setting Height* - XJS Range - All
*Vehicle alignment specifications* - XJS Range - Except XJR-S
*Vehicle alignment specifications* - XJR-S - All
WARRANTY POLICY:
Wheel alignment is covered under the Jaguar New Car Warranty for a period of 12 months or 12,500 miles, whichever comes first, from first retail sale.
Wheel alignments may not be performed under warranty without a customer complaint "Before" and "after" settings must be recorded and kept with the repair order in the vehicle file.