Steering Bushing
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Steering Bushing
When I rock the steering wheel back and forth the entire unit (within the red circle) moves almost 1/2". I'll assume there should be some sort of bushing in that bracket but I can't find it in the parts manual. Can anyone help? It looks fairly easy to replace.
Thanks, Bill
Thanks, Bill
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OH yes you need new bushings!
There are 3 to be changed, and you do NOT want PolyU bushings, and you really should remove the rack.
Take a look at this for bushing change procedure:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...0/#post1226209
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There are 3 to be changed, and you do NOT want PolyU bushings, and you really should remove the rack.
Take a look at this for bushing change procedure:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...0/#post1226209
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Admittedly, the hardest part was getting the first one out. All the others came out easily, but there was no "looseness" such as you have. Yours might simply fall right out.
As to where the new bushings came from, I don't know as husband is in charge of Parts Procurement, and he wasn't always diligent about getting the original receipts to me before the Desk Monster ate them.
Google knows where ALL Jaguar parts are though, so merely put in a search for the year of your car, Jaguar Xj6 series whatever and see what comes back. Some of our best successes have been from eBay sellers and Amazon.
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As to where the new bushings came from, I don't know as husband is in charge of Parts Procurement, and he wasn't always diligent about getting the original receipts to me before the Desk Monster ate them.
Google knows where ALL Jaguar parts are though, so merely put in a search for the year of your car, Jaguar Xj6 series whatever and see what comes back. Some of our best successes have been from eBay sellers and Amazon.
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The bushes are designed so the rack can move laterally and give that wonderful Jaguar refinement. As well as the bushes there are two snubbers that look like large washers with a layer of rubber on one side. These fit either side of one of the bushes to restrict the movement and prevent metal-metal contact.
Of course if you want to drive round race tracks you need the non-movement, bushes as supplied by Polybush. These make the steering more precise but give a rather harsh feel to the steering.
Of course if you want to drive round race tracks you need the non-movement, bushes as supplied by Polybush. These make the steering more precise but give a rather harsh feel to the steering.
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yes there are 4 bushings, 4 thin washers/spacers, 2 long bolts, and the bracket/shield on one side is to prevent heat and fluid from deteriorating the rubber.
Roger, I installed John's Cars kit in the mid 1990's and they are still ticking. I also replaced the front shocks' upper bushings with red polys last year.
I understand some people don't like polyurethane, being stiffer than rubber, but I had not heard of polyurethane bushings deteriorating into mush or goo.
Roger, I installed John's Cars kit in the mid 1990's and they are still ticking. I also replaced the front shocks' upper bushings with red polys last year.
I understand some people don't like polyurethane, being stiffer than rubber, but I had not heard of polyurethane bushings deteriorating into mush or goo.
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remove the two long bolts and then lower the rack, you might have to smack it with rubber mallet from the top to release it from the front member brackets or "ears".
then the fun begins, inserting the bushings and washers and aligning the bolt with the rack holes, all that while pushing and holding the rack up,
If you have three or four hands, it's easier. using the hydraulic jack helps.
make sure you have properly supported the weight of the car, these cars weigh around 3,800 lbs., most of it in the front. Keep your cell phone near.
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I like the poly bushings, but there are good ones and not so good ones... my black Poly bushings are still in great shape... about 8 years now... the other Red poly bushings from John's lasted about 18 months or less... his rubber portion of the motor mounts lasted about the same time... fortunately replacements are available at Napa that has lasted for years now ('72 XJ LT1/700R)