Front Suspension Safety Check - Jaguar XJ6

Since I haven't driven this car more than just around my house I want to check over the suspension to make sure it's safe. In this video I check over the front suspension.
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[@grahammcaleer8119]

Really looking forward to the braking fluid video as that is a job I need to do on my Series 1. I will follow your lead. Thanks, Adam, love your channel.

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Thank you so much Graham!

[@Tracks777]

lovely content

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Thank you!

[@johnbutler3141]

To check the top and bottom ball joints you to have put a jack under the bottom wishbone and jack it up so the wheel is of the ground. Then put a strong bar under the tyre and try to lift the wheel . This is the only way to check the free play in the top and bottom joints. The bottom joints are adjustable with shims.

[@nicolasguinault9350]

It’s a shame that all bushings look so good : it could have been the subject of future videos 😄 thanks for sharing your job !

[@Jason-fp7vi]

That was a nice surprise. I was expecting the worst

[@LivingWithAClassic]

I didn't really know what I was expecting but I'm very happy with it 😊

[@jeffreyprice773]

To check front suspension put a trolley jack under the front coil spring pan and jack up the car to take the weight so the wheel is off the ground, rock wheel side to side (9,0clock & 3,oclock) then top & bottom (12,oclock & 6,oclock) to check for bearing play or track rod end play then spin the wheel for any bearing noise , then put a bar under the wheel/tyre and lift up the bar this checks ball joint and wishbone bushes for wear. If you don't have a trolley jack let the car down on a axle stand. You must jack up under the road spring pan to properly check the upper wishbone bushes at the front suspension turret.

[@maxallan4007]

Both John Butler and yourself are correct. To check the lower ball joints, upper ball joints and flexi slip joints for wear the suspension must be compressed sufficient that the upper wishbone bump stops are no longer compressed ie clear of the subframe. The original lower ball joints had grease nipples and could be shimmed, but later replacement upper and lower ball joints are sealed units with no facility to grease.

[@jfv65]

Thnx! I need to do this on my series3

[@craigamor6391]

Great video, especially for a novice like me. Have you done, or will you be doing a video on replacing the front hub oil seals (and bearings?)

[@patrickpieri8108]

Thanks Adam.. I got the wheels of my series 1..now I know how to do a proper safety inspection :):):) Can you tell us the proper torque setting for putting the lug nuts back on by hand ?

[@doeboy1976]

Hi I’m working on a 1991 Jaguar XJS and redoing the rear IRS and the front brakes and rotors. How would I find the torque specs for everything? Could you email me something or are their resources somewhere online? Thank you and I enjoy your videos as the have helped me with my car.

[@DanielJett]

I appreciate looking over your shoulder, but it would be helpful to show us what a bad one looks like, or what a marginal bushing or brake rotor/pads or hoses look like as a contrast, so we know what to look for on our own cars.

[@LivingWithAClassic]

Great idea Daniel! I could show them on my white XJ12, they are a bit past it and very original there. O have all new parts to rebuild them too

[@jongodsell88]

Adam, whatever you do don't use a power tool/air gun to tighten the nuts, mine were all wreaked by such use; and don't allow tyre people to do so either. Make them do it by hand.

[@LivingWithAClassic]

I'm the same! If I get new tires I take the wheels of at home and take them there in another car. I don't trust tire places to tighten anything. I always use a torque wrench. Could you save your studs?

[@genemccormick7567]

Surprised lack of grease nipples. My 76 has upper and lower plus tie rod nipples. Yours must have been replaced with the new type. Also looking forward to your brake fluid video.

[@LivingWithAClassic]

My 77 XJ12 has the grease nipples too. I think everything was replaced here not that long ago. That video will be up soon 🙂

[@wadoodqadir9596]

What is leveling fluid for a jag

[@chuyrodriguez4528]

What year is your jag?

[@LivingWithAClassic]

This one is 1975