XK-8 Coupe (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ26) (1998)
11. Fit nut to shock absorber lower mounting.
Fit and tighten nut.
12. Lower and remove jack supporting suspension.
13. Fit wheel.
14. Remove stands and lower vehicle.
15. Remove paintwork protection covers.
Upper Mounting - Front Shock Absorber
Mounting-Upper-Front Shock Absorber
Removal
1. 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.
Open engine compartment and fit paintwork protection covers to fenders.
2. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands.
3. Remove front wheel.
4. CAUTION: The suspension must remain supported by the jack throughout this operation, to prevent damage to the upper and lower ball-joints.
Place a jack under the lower wishbone, raise the jack until the weight of the suspension is supported.
5. Remove shock absorber upper-mounting nuts.
Remove covers.
Vehicles fitted with adaptive damping: disconnect connector.
Remove nuts.