Front Air Spring

Front Air Spring (60.32.08)
Removal
1. Using the Jaguar approved diagnostic system depressurize the air suspension system.





2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





3. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Disconnect the air spring electrical connector if fitted.





4. WARNING: Loosen the air pipe until the stored air pressure starts to vent. Wait for at least one minute for the air pressure to escape completely before fully removing the air pipe connector.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Detach the air pipe.





5. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the air spring retaining nuts.
6. Remove the stabilizer bar link.





7. Detach the front air suspension height sensor link rod.
8. Detach the brake line from the inner fender securing clips





9. CAUTION: Prevent the air spring from rotating. Do not use extension bars when removing the air spring securing bolt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the air spring.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar. Detach the air spring assembly.





10. CAUTION: Prevent the upper ball joint ball pin hexagon from rotating. Failure to do so may result in damage to the upper ball joint boot.

CAUTION: Make sure the wheel knuckle is supported. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Detach the upper arm.

11. Remove the air spring.

Installation

WARNING: Do not install an air spring if the pressure retaining valve has been removed or has become loose. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Do not install an air spring if the pressure retaining valve has been removed or has become loose. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE: New air springs have a shelf life of seven months from the date of manufacture. Do not install the air spring if the date marking exceeds this date.





1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Tighten to 90 Nm.





2. CAUTION: Prevent the air spring from rotating. Do not use extension bars when tightening the air spring securing bolt. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the air spring.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Tighten to 175 Nm.





3. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Tighten to 25 Nm.





4. CAUTION: Do not over tighten the air pipe union as it may result in the pressure retaining valve coming loose if removed again.

NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Tighten to 5 Nm.

5. NOTE: Make sure the air suspension system is repressurized using the Jaguar approved diagnostic system before lowering the vehicle to the ground.

Repressurize the air suspension system.