Rear Subframe: Service and Repair

Rear Subframe (64.25.01)

Special Service Tools










Removal

CAUTION: Prior to removing the subframe it is important to mark the fitted position of the subframe in relation to the body. The subframe must then be accurately aligned to these marks upon installation.

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the rear wheels and tires.
3. Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Remove the driveshaft.
5. Remove the exhaust rear heat shield .
- Remove the 4 nuts.







6. WARNING: The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.

NOTE: The fuel tank has a non-return valve in the filler stub pipe, only the fuel present in the filler hose will be spilt.

Remove the fuel filler hose.
- Remove the 2 clips.







7. Using the special tool, press and hold the brake pedal.
8. Disconnect the brake hose from the LH caliper and tie aside.
- Remove and discard the 2 sealing washers.
- Release the brake hose from the upper arm.
- Repeat the above procedure for the other side.







9. With assistance: Remove the body K-frame.
- Using a jack, support the differential.
- Remove the 8 bolts.
- Remove the 4 Torx bolts.







10. Install the 2 subframe mounting bolts and remove the support jack.







11. Release the LH rear shock absorber from the lower suspension arm.
- Remove the bolt.
- Repeat the above procedure for the other side.







12. Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.







13. Support the subframe using the special tool.

14. CAUTION: Mark the fitted position of the subframe in relation to the body at the 4 mounting points.

NOTE: Note the fitted position.

With assistance, remove the rear subframe assembly.
- Remove and discard the 4 bolts.







15. Remove the 2 spacers.







Installation

1. Install the spacers.

2. NOTE: Align to the positions marked on removal. If installing a new subframe, or new body panels have been installed, the subframe bushes must be central to the holes in the body panels.

With assistance, position and secure the subframe.
- Install the bolts, but do not tighten fully at this stage.

3. Position and secure the rear shock absorbers.
- Tighten the bolts to 133 Nm (98 lb.ft).

4. Using a transmission jack, support the differential.
- Remove the 2 bolts.

5. With assistance, install the K-frame.
- Tighten the M10 bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb.ft).
- Tighten the M12 bolts to 133 Nm (98 lb.ft).
- Tighten the sub frame bolts to 60 Nm (44 lb.ft), then a further 240 degrees.

6. Remove the transmission jack.
7. Connect and secure the electrical connectors.
8. Connect the brake hose to the brake caliper.
- Install new sealing washers.
- Tighten the union to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
- Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
- Remove the special tool.

9. Install the heat shield.
- Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

10. Install the fuel filler hose.
- Remove the 2 clips.
- Position and secure the clips.

11. Install the driveshaft.
12. Bleed the brake system.
13. Install the wheels and tires.
14. Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.
15. Using only four-wheel alignment equipment approved by Jaguar, check the wheel alignment, and adjust if required.