Suspension Springs - Packers/Spacers Removal
S304-03DATE 9/99
MODEL
2000 MY-ON S-TYPE
VIN
L00001-ON
Suspension Springs - Use of Packers/Spacers
Issue:
In production, suspension springs have one of two grades, depending on the tolerance of the overall length of the spring.
When short-tolerance springs are used in suspension assemblies, a 3 mm spacer (packing) ring is inserted under the spring, to maintain the correct ride height of the vehicle. No spacer ring is used with long-tolerance springs. Any one vehicle can be factory-equipped with any combination of long-tolerance and short-tolerance springs as original equipment.
All replacement springs supplied by Jaguar Parts are long tolerance springs that do not need spacer rings.
Action:
When installing a replacement spring on an S-TYPE vehicle, examine the existing condition.
In any location where a 3 mm spacer ring is found under the existing spring, discard the spacer ring before installing the replacement spring.
Warranty Information:
This Technical Bulletin is issued as a guide tor information purposes only.