How To Replace Rear Shocks On a Jaguar 1988-1994 XJ6 XJ40
These part-hydraulic/part-pneumatic systems are prone to failure. The typical failure mode is where the rear end of the car “hunts” for the correct ride height, but doesn’t find it, and the rear of the car ends up bouncing up and down continually.
REPAIR TIME: 3 Hours
PARTS:
1. Rear Suspension Conversion https://bit.ly/398n1sf
2. Aftermarket Shocks https://amzn.to/2WCsftL
3. (Recommend Replacing Bushings)
4.. Hydraulic Fluid https://amzn.to/3djgmPh
SERVICE TOOLS:
1. Socket Set https://amzn.to/3apQkI5
2. 1/2 Ratchet https://amzn.to/3iafCy8
3. 21mm Socket https://amzn.to/2ZLdown
4. 30mm Socket https://amzn.to/2J3XiXq
5. 1/2 Extension https://amzn.to/2COt2Qn
6. Wrench Set https://amzn.to/2V8BFeI
7. Adjustable Wrenches https://amzn.to/2WrnNOi
8. Paint Maker https://amzn.to/2UmUZDP
9. Spring Compressor https://amzn.to/3dgeiaH
10. Disposable Gloves https://amzn.to/2NgFf3c
11. Floor Jack https://amzn.to/2X3XRId
12. Jack Stands https://amzn.to/2ZHcdQG
TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
Upper Bolts… 16 to 20 ft-Ibs
Lower Control Arm Bolt… 118 to 147 ft-Ibs
Wheel Nuts… 75 to 80 ft-Ibs
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MUSIC – Epidemic Sound
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DISCLAIMER:
The purpose of this video is to help out fellow Jaguar owners to the best of my knowledge. The information provided in the video is supplied as is, with no warranty. Most information comes from my experience working on cars. It’s not meant to replace shop manual or professional advice. I do not assume any liability whatsoever for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk.
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The music is eerie
Jesse, my 95 xj6 is basically the same as your XJR, but I can't pull my lower control bolt out to get the assembly out. The nut easily came out but it seems like the spring is keeping tension on the bolt where it won't loosen up. I sprayed oil in the hole, but no luck. Any suggestions.
Rick
Hey when replacing the shocks on a 91 sovereign, do you need new coil springs as well? Or can I use the ones on the car
Good vid. Just a tip for people doing this, don't forget to tighten suspension bushings at ride height or else they will fail prematurely. Before starting this, measure the distance from the center of the wheel to the center/top of the wheel well, then before tightening the lower bushing, use the jack to raise the suspension to the same distance you measured before but now from the center of the hub to the center/top of the wheel well.
This shows replacing standard shocks with a new set of conventional non-levelling shocks. If the car had levelling shocks and you are abandoning that system yes then plugging the oil lines as shown is the way to go as well as disconnecting the level sensor. Since you were not discarding a levelling system here there is no need for any hydraulic fluid top up.
What’s the distance you have at the rear between the wheel arch and the hub center? I have approximately 350mm with new spring and new damper but I find my xj40 sits low at the rear end
Good stuff! Btw. that looks so much easier than what it is on the late xj40s with x300 type rear suspension.
Man I needed this video, thanks!