I’m under the driver’s side (NA) Pushing upwards, doesn’t do it while pressing down from the top.


thanks!

 

sounds like a dry ball joint . i can only guess which one .
you can use a pipe or screw driver or long socket extension as a stethoscope put one against your ear and the other end against any of the ball joints including the sway bar ones and upper and lower outers , and have some one rock the car for you whilst you listen .

 

Typical of upper control arm bush wear.

 

^^ What he said. Replacing both sets of upper control arms on my 2005 S-Type (fronts in January 2017, rears in November 2017) really quieted my car down again....

 

Thanks all! Helps me narrow it down so I'm not going in blind.

 

There were several 'issues' with the X200 front ball joints. Mostly the lower joint seizing and unscrewing the nut on the bottom. When this happened I tried to double-nut the joint but it unscrewed AGAIN!!!!! Several more came in over the years for repair and I just replaced them!!!!

Jaguar only sold the VERTICAL LINK as an assy with the lower ball joint but there are replacements that are available to press fit.

Check the lower joints carefully and the upper ones also as stated by others!!
They are not fitted as a taper like most joints, just a locating 'dish'.

bob