Looking under hood of 2000 s-type. I can see both bolt heads of driver side sway bar bracket, but on pssngr side only the closest to fire wall. Other bolt head is blocked by hoses and a control box of some kind. This box appears to be affixed by only one bolt and by removing that, should be able to move hoses & box aside enough to access other bracket bolt. Hoping others have performed sway bar bracket & bushing retrofit and can educate me on best approach, do's & dont's. Thanks for your help in advance. Stan

 

Hey Stan - I'm also in Chesapeake and getting ready to attempt the same fix. Can you post some pic's? I'm having a difficult time finding the brackets myself.

Thanks,
Rob

my 2000 s-type 3.0 115k miles.

 

Shibajack: I have pics but not sure how to post here. U send me an email address and I will send pics. Maybe you can post to forum for others to see. I'd still like to hear from others that have actually done this retrofit to get idea of best approach....from under hood, underneath, or combo. Stan

 

The Dual Climate Control Valve needs to be 'displaced' from it's bracket to access the stabilizer bar fastener (13mm).

I loosen the 10mm nut and remove the bolt on the bracket. I lift the DCCV up and forward with a large prybar.

bob gauff

 

Shibajack/Rob: I am new to this forum...not sure I know how to navigate it all that well, or whether you even rec'd my earlier reply. If you'll send me an email address, I'll send you some pics. Can also call me @ NUMBER DELETED if you'd prefer. Stan

 

Bob: Again, thanks. Now I know the unit hiding one of the bolt heads is called a DCCV. My 2000 S-type has 44,000 easy miles. The front end clunk is audible when either front wheel crosses a bump. I am assuming cause is bad sway bar bushings because it falls in the L-M production series where improper brackets were factory installed. It could be other things, but this seems logical. I do hate to fix unbroken stuff. You have any ideas, comments. Stan

 

Greetings, I am ready to install new booshings myself and have found no info on getting the correct brackets, if needed as my car also falls into the-- grab the tbird ones cause we ran out of the jag ones.. if this is the case?

 

This link should help you with the bushing replacement. Go to the end of the link.

Link JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource

 

Gus: Great link with exceptional pics and helpful hints that cover a whole list of suspension repairs. Anyone anticipating suspension related work should take a look at this. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Stan

 

Gus: You did not say whether you replaced the 2 sway bar brackets along with bushing replacement. According to the TSB, the wrong sway bar brackets were installed at the factory which simply eats up the bushings., as you know. Thanks Stan

 

No i did not replace the brackets just the bushings.

 

Im trying to install a rear stabilizer bar. It has not had one . Purchased one no directions .I need pics or some idea where this goes ? The car it self is a 1936 chevy sedan with a 1993 xjs front and rear suspension

 

You're a bit hopeful as this forum is for none of those!