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Suspension - Alignment Specifications

60-5
Amended
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.