Body - Rattle Under Rear of Body Repair
910-09V8 XJ Series/XK8
DATE 03/00
MODEL
1997-99 MY XK8 Range
1998-99 MY V8 XJ Series
VIN
001001-042775
812256-878717
Rattle - Rear of Vehicle Underbody - Repair Procedure
Issue:
On 1997-99 MY XK8 or 1998-99 V8 XJ Series vehicles, within above VIN ranges, a rear-end underbody rattle may be caused by the parking brake mechanism.
The concern is more likely to be noticed on an XK8 Convertable model being driven with the convertable top in the down position, rather then on XK8 Coupes or V8 XJ Series Sedans.
Action:
In case of a customer complaint of a rear-end underbody rattle on the above vehicles, verify the complaint by performing a road test. During the road test, temporarily apply the parking brake lightly. If the rattle disappears, perform the following modification.
Install rubber sleeves over each parking brake shoe lower return spring (Item 5, Illustration 1). The rubber sleeves will exert pressure on the parking brake shoe spreader mechanism, to prevent it from rattling against the backing plate under certain conditions. Sleeves have been installed in production from VINs A00083 and F00035 (start of 2000 Model Year).
MODIFICATION PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the rear of the vehicle. Ensure that the parking brake is fully released.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Disconnect the rear brake calipers, supporting them clear of the rear brake discs.
4. Without disturbing the adjustment of the parking brake shoes, remove the rear brake discs.
5. Release and remove the lower brake shoe return springs.
6. Slide a rubber sleeve over each spring. (See Parts Information).
7. Reinstall the springs, ensuring that the rubber sleeves are centered on each spring and that the sleeves exert a moderate pressure on the shoe spreader mechanism.
8. Reinstall the brake discs, pads, calipers and road wheels.
The above operations are part of operations described and illustrated in JTIS, Chassis, Section 206-04, SRO 70-10-13 and 206-05, SRO 70-40-05.
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