XK-8 Coupe (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ26) (1998)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Ball Joint-Upper
Removal
CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict
the number of times a nut or bolt can be used.
CAUTION: The ball joint must be returned for warranty purposes, care must therefore be exercised to avoid damaging it during removal. Any
damage incurred during removal must be noted and recorded.
1. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands.
2. Remove appropriate road wheel.
3. Position wheel speed sensor harness for access.
Remove and discard tie straps securing wheel speed sensor harness to wishbone.
Position harness clear of wishbone.
4. Remove nut securing upper wishbone ball joint to vertical link.
5. Remove tool from ball joint.
6. CAUTION: Do not use special tool 211-098 in the following procedure as this will damage the ball joint gaiter.