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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJAGUAR2008XK (X150) V8-4.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLTESTING AND INSPECTIONPINPOINT TESTSG545069P3
2008 Jaguar XK (X150) V8-4.2L
G545069P3
2008 Jaguar XK (X150) V8-4.2LSECTION G545069P3
PINPOINT TEST G545069p3: THE BRAKES PULL OR DRIFT
G545069t6: ROAD TEST VEHICLE
1. Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal.
^ Does the vehicle pull or drift?
-> Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t7.
-> No
Vehicle is OK.
G545069t7: INSPECT TIRE CONDITION/PRESSURE
1. Check for excessive tire wear or incorrect pressures.
^ Are the tires at the correct pressure and in good condition?
-> Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t8.
-> No
ADJUST the tire pressures or INSTALL new tires if excessively worn. TEST the system for normal operation.
G545069t8: CHECK CALIPERS
1. Check the disc brake caliper pistons and pins for binding, leaking or sticking.
^ Do the disc brake caliper pistons and pins bind, leak or stick?
-> Yes
RECTIFY sticking pins and INSTALL new brake calipers as necessary.
Brake Caliper - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes
TEST the system for normal operation.
-> No
GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t9.
G545069t9: INSPECT BRAKE DISCS
1. Check the brake discs for excessive damage, thickness variation or runout.
Brake Disc Runout Check
^ Does excessive damage or runout exist?
-> Yes
INSTALL new brake discs and brake pads as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
-> No
GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t10.
G545069t10: INSPECT THE FRONT HUB AND WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Check the front hub and wheel bearing assembly.
^ Are the wheel bearings OK?
-> Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t11.
-> No
INSTALL new wheel bearings. Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub TEST the system for normal operation.
G545069t11: CHECK SUSPENSION BUSHINGS AND BALL JOINTS.
1. Check all suspension bushings and ball joints.
^ Are the suspension bushings and ball joints OK?
-> Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t12.
-> No
INSTALL new front suspension bushings and ball joints as necessary. INSTALL new rear suspension bushings and ball joints as necessary. REFER to the relevant section in the workshop manual.
G545069t12: CHECK VEHICLE ALIGNMENT
1. Check the vehicle alignment.
Front Subframe
^ Is the alignment within specification?
-> Yes
Vehicle is OK.
-> No
Adjust the alignment as necessary.
Front Subframe
G545069t6: ROAD TEST VEHICLE
1. Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal.
^ Does the vehicle pull or drift?
-> Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t7.
-> No
Vehicle is OK.
G545069t7: INSPECT TIRE CONDITION/PRESSURE
1. Check for excessive tire wear or incorrect pressures.
^ Are the tires at the correct pressure and in good condition?
-> Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t8.
-> No
ADJUST the tire pressures or INSTALL new tires if excessively worn. TEST the system for normal operation.
G545069t8: CHECK CALIPERS
1. Check the disc brake caliper pistons and pins for binding, leaking or sticking.
^ Do the disc brake caliper pistons and pins bind, leak or stick?
-> Yes
RECTIFY sticking pins and INSTALL new brake calipers as necessary.
Brake Caliper - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes
TEST the system for normal operation.
-> No
GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t9.
G545069t9: INSPECT BRAKE DISCS
1. Check the brake discs for excessive damage, thickness variation or runout.
Brake Disc Runout Check
^ Does excessive damage or runout exist?
-> Yes
INSTALL new brake discs and brake pads as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
-> No
GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t10.
G545069t10: INSPECT THE FRONT HUB AND WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Check the front hub and wheel bearing assembly.
^ Are the wheel bearings OK?
-> Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t11.
-> No
INSTALL new wheel bearings. Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub TEST the system for normal operation.
G545069t11: CHECK SUSPENSION BUSHINGS AND BALL JOINTS.
1. Check all suspension bushings and ball joints.
^ Are the suspension bushings and ball joints OK?
-> Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G545069t12.
-> No
INSTALL new front suspension bushings and ball joints as necessary. INSTALL new rear suspension bushings and ball joints as necessary. REFER to the relevant section in the workshop manual.
G545069t12: CHECK VEHICLE ALIGNMENT
1. Check the vehicle alignment.
Front Subframe
^ Is the alignment within specification?
-> Yes
Vehicle is OK.
-> No
Adjust the alignment as necessary.
Front Subframe
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.