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Old springs. Red markings
Old springs. Red markings
0 2019/08/26 03:33:27
Checking wishbone Bush again
Checking wishbone Bush again
0 2019/08/26 03:36:58
Old spring rusted into the spring pan
Old spring rusted into the spring pan
0 2019/08/26 03:36:16
Eccentric bolts marked up
Eccentric bolts marked up
0 2019/08/26 03:37:10
Tighten the spring pan bolts.
Tighten the spring pan bolts.
0 2019/08/26 03:32:52
Broken spring rust welded into pan
Broken spring rust welded into pan
0 2019/08/26 03:39:16
Spring etc ready for installation
Spring etc ready for installation
0 2019/08/26 03:31:58
Best tool for removing vertical link to lower ball joint connection. You need to remove brake discs and dust shield though
Best tool for removing vertical link to lower ball joint connection. You need to remove brake discs and dust shield though
0 2019/08/26 03:37:20
Mark your eccentric bolts so that you can return it to the same position later
Mark your eccentric bolts so that you can return it to the same position later
0 2019/08/26 03:38:13
Unloading the spitting gradually. Rust quite obvious now
Unloading the spitting gradually. Rust quite obvious now
0 2019/08/26 03:40:47
Diagram of spring elements
Diagram of spring elements
0 2019/08/26 03:37:22
Spring pans treated with metal prep. Keep it wet for twenty minutes, then rinse and make sure it's bone dry before painting.
Spring pans treated with metal prep. Keep it wet for twenty minutes, then rinse and make sure it's bone dry before painting.
0 2019/08/26 03:35:37
Spring pan, New spring, old springs
Spring pan, New spring, old springs
0 2019/08/26 03:34:31
Spring and pan ready to be installed
Spring and pan ready to be installed
0 2019/08/26 03:31:18
You need to do a rough home alignment after replacing the springs. Aim for zero across the rim, or say 3mm toe in ideally
You need to do a rough home alignment after replacing the springs. Aim for zero across the rim, or say 3mm toe in ideally
0 2019/08/26 03:30:07
Pan painted with Por15. You need two coats. Two hours drying time between coats in good weather
Pan painted with Por15. You need two coats. Two hours drying time between coats in good weather
0 2019/08/26 03:33:49
Wishbone removed
Wishbone removed
0 2019/08/26 03:37:41
Spring and pan ready to go in
Spring and pan ready to go in
0 2019/08/26 03:33:04
Jaguar x308 springs. New one on LHS , two old ones RHS
Jaguar x308 springs. New one on LHS , two old ones RHS
0 2019/08/26 03:34:52
Spring installed
Spring installed
0 2019/08/26 03:32:10
View down into the spring before installation
View down into the spring before installation
0 2019/08/26 03:31:30
Tool tightened right up and bolts removed. They are quite soft, so take it easy when removing them
Tool tightened right up and bolts removed. They are quite soft, so take it easy when removing them
0 2019/08/26 03:41:26
Tighten the upper ball joint with a long extension, 70-85Nm. You'll need to turn the wheels to full lock to access it easily
Tighten the upper ball joint with a long extension, 70-85Nm. You'll need to turn the wheels to full lock to access it easily
0 2019/08/26 03:30:52
To get the eccentric bolt out, just loosen the tie rod boots and turn the steering to full lock. Wiggle them out
To get the eccentric bolt out, just loosen the tie rod boots and turn the steering to full lock. Wiggle them out
0 2019/08/26 03:37:52
Spring assembled with pan etc
Spring assembled with pan etc
0 2019/08/26 03:31:42
Painted spring pans waiting to dry overnight
Painted spring pans waiting to dry overnight
0 2019/08/26 03:35:17
New Spring installed
New Spring installed
0 2019/08/26 03:32:22
New spring for jaguar x308
New spring for jaguar x308
0 2019/08/26 03:35:03
Wishbone removed
Wishbone removed
0 2019/08/26 03:36:36
Spring pan in place. 70-90Nm on those bolts
Spring pan in place. 70-90Nm on those bolts
0 2019/08/26 03:31:05
Steering lock, but you still need plastic bags under the tyres to make the job easier
Steering lock, but you still need plastic bags under the tyres to make the job easier
0 2019/08/26 03:29:54
Marked up wishbone eccentric bolts
Marked up wishbone eccentric bolts
0 2019/08/26 03:38:01
Tools for rough home alignment : 13mm wrench to turn the tie rod, 22mm crowsfoot to turn the lock screw, pliers for the boot clamp, tape and string also
Tools for rough home alignment : 13mm wrench to turn the tie rod, 22mm crowsfoot to turn the lock screw, pliers for the boot clamp, tape and string also
0 2019/08/26 03:30:24
Rest the wheels on the ramps before you tighten the wishbone eccentric bolts. 120-150Nm
Rest the wheels on the ramps before you tighten the wishbone eccentric bolts. 120-150Nm
0 2019/08/26 03:30:38
Rusted Spring pan awaiting the die grinder
Rusted Spring pan awaiting the die grinder
0 2019/08/26 03:35:59
Checking wishbone bushes. They are fine
Checking wishbone bushes. They are fine
0 2019/08/26 03:36:48
Using the jack to flatten the pan against the wishbone
Using the jack to flatten the pan against the wishbone
0 2019/08/26 03:32:32
Brake caliper tied up out of the way
Brake caliper tied up out of the way
0 2019/08/26 03:38:26
What a mess. Spring, pan, etc. Rusted into oblivion
What a mess. Spring, pan, etc. Rusted into oblivion
0 2019/08/26 03:38:56
Using a tool to break open the upper ball joint to vertical link
Using a tool to break open the upper ball joint to vertical link
0 2019/08/26 03:38:38