Well, I knew it was going to happen. Just didn't think it would happen so soon... When I did the timing system, I had the jag on stands and noticed there was a little play on the RH front wheel. It wasn't making noise, or causing drive-ability problems, so I didn't replace it. Well, now its making crackly noises when turning. Its my understanding that the job is not too difficult, so I will attempt it myself. Anything special I need to do? Thanks all for your help!

 

I've been looking around for brake pads/rotors and the bearings themselves. I've noticed there is quite a large selection and am wondering if anyone has any recommendations.

 

I am running Centric (normal run of the mill) brake pads all around, stock rotors that have been turned and Timken bearings. You can buy the bearings at any parts store since I think they are the same ones that fit a ford Probe, lol. You will need that silly ABS toner ring removal socket to get the job done, and it is still tough to get the ring off, even then.

 

You don't need the abs ring socket. I put the hub in a vice and used a four prong axle socket with an impact gun and it came right off.

 

Lucky you I had a nightmare of a time trying to do it without the socket. I finally ordered the socket and got it done. I tried giant channel locks (like 2.5' long ones, hammer and chisel, I didnt try the 4 prong axle socket since I destroyed mine removing a locking ring from a Kia Sorento and I still havent replaced it. I wish I could have tried that!

 

Thanks for the advice! I will probably order the parts over the weekend. After this repair, the only thing left is the paint job. She will be like a brand new car in late spring, will post pics .

 

I took my hub out to local machine shop. The guy removed the ABS ring, pressed out old bearing, pressed in new bearing. No big deal and not a lot of bucks, and more importantly, no broken parts or bones. ;^)

 

Is the abs ring left threaded or anything goofy? Or just normal and basically seized on there?

 

The ABS reluctor/nut is usually very tight. The Jaguar special tool is a 3/4" square drive so it is designed for TORQUE.

The threads are normal RH, nothing goofy.
Don't forget the grease deflector.

bob gauff

 

Thanks!

 

I will use this thread because there is no need of a new one since the topic of my question is very similar.

5 days ago I started to hear strange noise coming from the front wheels when moving. First I suspected the tires, but today I picked up the car in my garage and when I turned the right front wheel it doing "who who who" - no I'm sure that this is bearing

Here is the place for my question. I checked the EPC and found out that there is difference between the bearings for XJ8 after a certain VIN (853935). So as my VIN is: SAJJJALG3CR 836740 the right one for my car should be MJA1830AD (instead of MNC1830AA which is for the newer models). Is that right? And if yes, please confirm - is this the size of my bearing: 42.0 х 76.0 х 39.0 mm. (the other option for bearing should be with sizes: 42.0 х 80.0 х 45.0). I'm asking about the size because I intend to buy the bearing directly from SKF (because of the high quality and good prices), but they don't have software with part number cross-reference. That's why I need to provide the exact size!

 

The 1998 XJ sedans use the 76mm bearing.
The 1999> onward use the 80mm diameter bearing.


Rock Auto has it for $32.95 (SKF #FW115)

SKF Warranty Information
12 months Alternate/OEM Part Number(s): 0K55233047, 503003E201, 503103E101, 503103E200, 503103E201, 517202J000, 5271026510, 5271026530, 5272447AA, 5272448AA, E6DZ1215A, E9DZ1215A

Wheel Race; Cone length=1.5354"; Width=1.535"; Outside diameter=2.9920"; Inside diameter=1.6535"; Cup length=1.5354IN
Category: Wheel Bearing

bob gauff

 

Hmmmm, don't be too sure. My 98 with a VIN that falls in the 76 mm bearing range, turns out to have 80mm bearings. Which, by the way are twice the price of the smaller ones. Oh joy.

 

Putting the 76 MM in the 80mm vertical link (knuckle) is easy due to the non-interference fit I seriously didnt know there were different ones. Good thing I got a 99! You can always order them both and send back what doesnt fit.

 

If the vertical link was replaced with a later unit or a salvage part from a later car the bearing will be different. Damaged suspension components are replaced with updated parts if Jaguar supersedes the part and the old number is NLA.

Just a thought.

bob gauff

 

Bob,

I think you may be right. At any rate, to help out other members, the SKF number is BAH0028AA. Also the shop had a heck of a time pressing it out, so if you're thinking of pressing it out yourself, think twice if it involves buying a press.

For me a 12 point 2 inch socket worked great on the nut. I placed the wheel face down on the floor, and pressed down hard while using my impact gun. Came off nicely.

I'm doing a full brake job while I'm at it, and really looking forward to driving a car that doesn't howl from the front end and shudder under braking.

 

Turned out to be a bit of a nightmare. After driving around the block, the bearing failed, tons of free play. The shop that did it was closed so I went to a machine shop with a new bearing. They suspect it wasn't pressed in properly, but we'll never know.
Anyway, this shop buggered up the bearing presing it in, so a week later after a busines trip I got it back after having the shop torque the nut to 300 nm.
It's all good now, but Lordy what a pain.

 

Excellent tip. I tried many things, but had no luck so I broke down and spent $130 or so on the socket from british parts. I did not try my 3/4 drive 2" 12 pt socket though. I wish I would have thought to use it!

 

Hi
Part number Front Wheel Bearing for 1998 XJ series is 513058 (National Front Wheel Taper Bearing).

advancedautoparts.com has it for $28.99: $38.99 less $10 (promo code a123) and free shipping to your local store (pickup at store option).

Jim Lombardi

 

so when I get the hub assembly off and its sitting with the abs ring face up, which way am I trying to turn the 12 pt socket to remove the ring?