All right all you Jag owners, gather around lol . I need to replace a steering rack but don't know the tie rod thread size to order. I've emailed Jaguar, called several dealers, they have no clue. Anyone out there can help? 85' XJ6. thanks Jag lovers




































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Do you mean the inner rod that comes out of the rack or the outer that attaches to the steering link?
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yes , the threads on the inner rod which is part of the rack it self When I talk to the rack people, the first question is ?what thread size. then there is where I'm stuck.
The untold story is that there is a critical time element I must meet and to order the wrong thread size rack would put everything out od whack wherein the return transit time and acquisition of the right part, installation of the part, etc would be too late to make alternate plans

There should be just two choices.

As I recall Mid-1982 and earlier use the larger size. Later cars use the smaller size. If I have time later I'll try to confirm that 100% if nobody else chimes in

Or try Googling "Jaguar tie rod size" or similar

If you somehow end up with the wrong size, just get new outer tie rod ends to match! Should be available in 24 hours at any parts store, I'm thinking

Cheers
DD

You could order one of each and send the wrong one back.
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With some Googling and parts book checking I think I've nailed it down.

VIN 345391 and later use the smaller tie rod, part number JLM9660, apprx 12.7mm thread/shaft diameter

VIN 345390 and earlier use the larger tie rod, JLM9726, apprx 16mm diameter

Apparently there is backwards/forwards compatibility on the racks....providing you use corresponding tie rod ends

Cheers
DD