Table of Contents
- 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
- Step 4: Install new bushings
- Step 5: Reinstall upper shock bracket onto vehicle
- Step 6: Reinstall upper shock to plate
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.
