Hello,

Recently, I picked up a Jaguar XJ L Portfolio from a nearby salvage on sale for $7,400. The alignment was pretty bad (45 degrees to the right on the steering wheel was considered straight). Driving it around after I bought it, I thought it was a pretty dope car, until recently, the inner tie rod snapped from the outer tie rod end. After talking to some people about how this happened, they said the grease wears out on the ball joint on the inner tie rod.

I bought the parts to replace the tie rods on both sides, and as I was trying to take them off, I noticed the threads spin alongside with the nut, meaning nothing was happening every time I was turning the nut off to remove the tie rod. I noticed on the top of the threaded portion of the tie rod end was a hex style bit. Am I supposed to have a wrench to hold it in place, while I unscrew the bolt to make sure it comes off?

Also does anyone know the torque specification for whenever I do attach the new outer and inner tie rods? I haven't been able to find anything related to torque specs.

Any help is appreciated!!

The time the tie rod snapped.

Another angle of the outer tie rod end

 

Welcome to the Forums.

Since this is NOT the Tech Section, I will say, YES, to the 2 spanners, been that way since the Model T that I remember. The "nut" is a locknut, used a lot so things stay :"locked", so 2 spanners, with apposing force, simple.

Good luck.

 

Welcome aboard.

 

Welcome to the forums DChavez1020,

No surprise there then. ( sorry - couldn't resist it. )

I've copied your question to X351 forum for advice from members with the same model. Here's the direct link to it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...e-rods-277984/

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-x351-53/ to the main X351 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' threads at the top are a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the US Southwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-southwest-37/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums DChavez1020,

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Hello,
Congratulations on your new Jaguar XJ!
You have just discovered one of the joys of buying a used car; you get all those little chores and maintenance items the Previous Owner ignored until they simply can't go on and something breaks. I hope you can get that fixed soon so you can DRIVE your Jag!

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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