XJ-12 (X300) V12-6.0L (1995)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Lower Wishbone
Lower Wishbone, Remove & Refit
Note: Prior to carrying out remove & refits, an absorbent cloth should be placed around the brake fluid reservoir cap.
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Jack up the vehicle securely.
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Undo and remove wheel nuts.
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Remove wheel / tire assembly.
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Fit lower adaptors to service tool JD 115 and fit this to the front spring (Fig. 1).
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Engage dowel in slots of suspension turret tops.
Note: Ensure that dowel is seared correctly.
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Tighten tools to tension spring until the load is taken of the spring pan.
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Undo and remove spring pan securing bolt, slacken off tool wing nut to release tension on spring.
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Remove tool from suspension assembly.
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Refit in reverse order to removal procedure.
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Remove spring plate and road spring from the tool.
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Remove the brake caliper anti- squeal spring (1 Fig. 1).
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Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor block connector (2 Fig. 1).