When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Hello, i believe i have a bad bearing in my passenger side rear wheel, is making all kinds of noise after a crunch. i jacked the car up and saw nothing amiss with the strut or the spring so I'm assuming by the whirring/humming noise that its a bearing. going to take the wheel off this friday when its warmer and have a look.
can someone please verify that this is the correct replacement part as indicated on the ebay? it says its for front or rear, i thought they might be different. it seems really low priced compared to just the plain hub without any hoses attached (abs sensor?) or bearings in place. not looking to put expensive or jaguar authentic parts in the car, just trying to keep it on the road for a little while longer.
Hello, i believe i have a bad bearing in my passenger side rear wheel, is making all kinds of noise after a crunch. i jacked the car up and saw nothing amiss with the strut or the spring so I'm assuming by the whirring/humming noise that its a bearing. going to take the wheel off this friday when its warmer and have a look.
can someone please verify that this is the correct replacement part as indicated on the ebay? it says its for front or rear, i thought they might be different. it seems really low priced compared to just the plain hub without any hoses attached (abs sensor?) or bearings in place. not looking to put expensive or jaguar authentic parts in the car, just trying to keep it on the road for a little while longer.
I'm assuming by the whirring/humming noise that its a bearing. going to take the wheel off this friday when its warmer and have a look.
Hi wcourt3010,
Buying any new part before you know for certain what you need can get expensive quickly.
You can usually track down the source of rear end noises by supporting both sides on jack stands so both rear wheels are off the ground. Carefully chock both front wheels so there is no possibility of the car moving forward or rearward while you conduct the following tests.
Start the engine, release the handbrake, and carefully move the gear selector to Drive. The rear wheels will begin turning.
Use an inexpensive mechanics stethoscope or a long screwdriver, socket extension or other good sound-conducting object. Carefully touch one end of your tool to a non-rotating surface close to the bearings, and hold your ear to the other end of the tool. Carefully check the following:
Use extreme caution to avoid touching any rotating part with the stethoscope or tool, or any part of your body, including your hair.
By this method, you can usually determine which bearings are making the noise.
You can look up Jaguar part numbers at jaguarclassicparts.com, the parts service of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust. Here's a sample of a parts diagram you'll find there:
The bearings tend to be affordable and not too difficult to replace (except the diff pinion bearings). You should not hesitate to compare prices among our forum sponsors Coventry West, SNG Barratt and Jagbits, all of whom sell OEM parts at prices far below Jaguar retail. I think you'll be surprised at how affordable original equipment bearings are. By the way, the original bearings were mostly made by SKF and Timken, two world leaders in precision bearings.
Here are links to photos showing how the bearings mentioned above were replaced on our '93 XJ40, which is very similar to the X308:
None of this work is difficult for an experienced home mechanic, but some of it requires special tools, and all of it poses potentially serious safety risks. Do your homework before you decide to begin one of these jobs at home. A good independent Jaguar specialist may be a more prudent and ultimately less-expensive choice.
Buying any new part before you know for certain what you need can get expensive quickly.
You can usually track down the source of rear end noises by supporting both sides on jack stands so both rear wheels are off the ground. Carefully chock both front wheels so there is no possibility of the car moving forward or rearward while you conduct the following tests.
Start the engine, release the handbrake, and carefully move the gear selector to Drive. The rear wheels will begin turning.
Use an inexpensive mechanics stethoscope or a long screwdriver, socket extension or other good sound-conducting object. Carefully touch one end of your tool to a non-rotating surface close to the bearings, and hold your ear to the other end of the tool. Carefully check the following:
Use extreme caution to avoid touching any rotating part with the stethoscope or tool, or any part of your body, including your hair.
By this method, you can usually determine which bearings are making the noise.
You can look up Jaguar part numbers at jaguarclassicparts.com, the parts service of the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust. Here's a sample of a parts diagram you'll find there:
The bearings tend to be affordable and not too difficult to replace (except the diff pinion bearings). You should not hesitate to compare prices among our forum sponsors Coventry West, SNG Barratt and Jagbits, all of whom sell OEM parts at prices far below Jaguar retail. I think you'll be surprised at how affordable original equipment bearings are. By the way, the original bearings were mostly made by SKF and Timken, two world leaders in precision bearings.
Here are links to photos showing how the bearings mentioned above were replaced on our '93 XJ40, which is very similar to the X308:
None of this work is difficult for an experienced home mechanic, but some of it requires special tools, and all of it poses potentially serious safety risks. Do your homework before you decide to begin one of these jobs at home. A good independent Jaguar specialist may be a more prudent and ultimately less-expensive choice.
Cheers,
Don
Hi Don, yes thanks for the tips. I've been working on cars for a while and have a mechanic friend. like i said, its warming up here for a more thorough inspection this easter weekend.
I would source a replacement here in North America, Terry's Jag parts etc.
please verify this jag xj8 rear wheel hub
