MNC-2168-69-K Upper Shock Bushing Kit Installation Instructions

Installation instructions for XJ8 upper shock bushing kit
Associated Parts: MNC-2168-69-K
Vehicle: Jaguar XJ8 (1998 to 2003)

Step 1: Disconnect upper shock from upper shock mounting plate #

Step 2: Remove shock mounting bracket from vehicle (See figure 1) #

Step 3: Separate upper shock mounting bushings from upper shock plate #

Using a 12mm bolt, on the topside of bracket place bolt in mounting hole of bushing and push collar out using a hydraulic press and remove worn upper and lower bushings. (Figure 2)

Step 4: Install new bushings #

Replace worn bushings with new bushings and reassemble as they came apart. Press together with hydraulic press.

Step 5: Reinstall upper shock bracket onto vehicle #

Step 6: Reinstall upper shock to plate #