XJ-12 (X300) V12-6.0L (1995)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Customer Interest
Rear Suspension - Vibration
11-03
DATE: 10/95
Sedan Range
Rear Axle Shaft Vibration - Fully Laden Vehicle - Install Longer Rear Springs
MODEL
1995 MY
Sedan Range
VIN
4.0L 720001 -748670
6.0L 720001- 749481
ISSUE:
Some Sedan Range vehicles within the VIN ranges listed below may experience rear axle shaft vibration when the vehicle is fully laden or if the rear of
the vehicle sits low.
MODEL
VIN RANGE
Sedan (4.0L) Range 1995 MY
VIN 720001 - 748670
Sedan (6.0L) Range 1995 MY
VIN 720001 - 749481
NOTE:
XJR (Supercharged) models are not affected by this Bulletin.
Longer rear suspension springs have entered production during the 1995 MY to overcome rear axle shaft vibration. Spring kits are available to correct
this condition on earlier production vehicles in case of a customer complaint.
ACTION:
In case of a customer complaint of vibration on Sedan Range vehicles within the above VIN range when in a fully laden condition, perform the following
procedure:
1.
Confirm the customer complaint by test driving the vehicle.
2.
Confirm that the condition is worse when a weight of approximately 440 lbs (220 Kg) is carried in the luggage compartment.
3.
If the complaint is confirmed in steps 1 and 2, replace the rear suspension springs with longer springs. For replacement procedure, refer to Bulletin
64-15 Date 8/94.
PARTS INFORMATION:
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
Rear spring kit
JLM 12257
1
WARRANTY INFORMATION: