XJ-8 Sedan (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (1999)
Power Steering Line/Hose: Customer Interest
Steering - Steering Rack High Pitched Noise
211-05
DATE: 11/00
V8 XJ Series/XK
MODEL:
1999-2000 MY XK Range
1999-2000 MY V8 XJ Series
VIN:
031303-A09646
853936-F17957
Noisy Servotronic II Steering Racks - Revised Restricters/Transfer Pipes - Replacement Kits
Issue:
Some 1999-2000 MY XK and XJ vehicles within the above VIN ranges may experience complaints of high-pitched or metallic noises from the steering
rack area. A transfer pipe kit has been made available to be installed as an alternative to replacing the steering rack. Vehicles manufactured after this
VIN range are factory-equipped with the revised transfer pipes and the replacement kits are available as a service item.
The replacement kits consist of a short and long transfer pipe containing revised restrictors. The pipes must be installed in pairs (Illustration 1) to ensure
the correct operation of the steering rack.
Action:
In cases of customer complaint only on a 1999-2000 MY XK and XJ vehicles within above VIN ranges, take the following action.
To install the transfer pipe replacement kit, follow the procedure below.
WORKSHOP PROCEDURE
1.
Disconnect the car battery.