XK-8 Coupe (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (1999)
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Note:
Before disconnecting the battery, note customer preferences such as sport mode switch, cruise control, clock settings, radio settings, etc..
Warning:
After the battery has been disconnected, wait for one minute for the air bag system to disarm.
2.
Raise the vehicle on a lift
3.
Center the steering wheel ensuring the wheels are facing forward.
Note:
Check that the steering rack is centered by aligning the center cap on the pinion with the locator on the pinion casting.
4.
Loosen and remove the lower column clamp bolt at the pinion.
5.
Mark the position of the lower column to rack centering cap for assembly purposes.
6.
Reposition the lower column upwards.
7.
Disconnect the connector for the steering rack transducer.
8.
cut and remove the tie straps securing the PAS return pipe and transducer harness to steering rack.
9.
Displace and remove the PAS feed pipe rubber insulators.
10.
Clean the steering rack around the transfer pipes and feed and return union bolts.
11.
Loosen and remove the PAS pipes to pinion housing retaining plate securing bolt.
12.
Reposition the retaining plate down feed pipe.
NOTE:
The down feed pipe must remain captive while being repositioned.
13.
Place the drain pan under the steering rack.
14.
Displace and reposition the PAS pipes from the pinion housing ensuring that the PAS fluid will run into the drain tin.
15.
Remove the PAS feed and return pipe to pinion 0-ring seals.
16.
Undo and remove the steering rack and pinion mounting securing bolts.
17.
Lower the steering rack and route PAS return pipe past the pinion to the steering rack pipes.
18.
Loosen the transfer pipe union nuts.
19.
Disconnect and remove the transfer pipes from the steering rack and place aside.
20.
Lubricate the 0-rings on the new transfer pipes and install to the steering rack.
Note:
The replacement transfer pipes are are to be tightened to 7.9 Nm +1 Nm.
21.
Raise and align the steering rack to the securing holes in the crossmember while routing the PAS return hose behind the transfer pipes.
22.
Install and tighten the steering rack mountings on the cross member securing bolts.
23.
Place new 0-rings to the PAS front return and feed pipes, lubricate and reinstall.
24.
Install and fully seat the return and feed pipes into the pinion housing.
25.
Reposition and align the PAS pipes retaining bracket.
26.
Install and tighten the PAS pipe retaining bracket securing bolt.