Jaguar XKR Project: Why the Rear Subframe is So Rusty! (Removal & Inspection) Part 6
We are finally at the stage where we can detach the rear subframe from the Jaguar XKR! In Part 6 of this restoration series, I’m tackling the disassembly of the rear suspension units and wishbones on my own, working from the floor of the barn.
In this episode:
A special shoutout to subscriber Matt for a generous WD-40 "care package."
Investigating why this Jaguar has so much underside corrosion (Southport/Coastline history).
Battling the stubborn rear wishbone/diff carrier bolts.
Step-by-step removal of the 13mm strut mounting bolts and studs.
Tips for balancing and supporting the subframe solo using a trolley jack and axle stands.
The reality of working with hand tools on a 25-year-old "salty" project car.
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3. Video Chapters
[00:00] Intro: Dark Times in the Barn
[00:30] Special Shoutout: Subscriber Matt’s Generosity
[01:20] Why this Jag is so Rusty: The Southport Connection
[03:35] Project Status: Exhaust & Brake Progress
[05:00] The Plan for Solo Subframe Removal
[07:30] Removing the Rear Wishbone / Diff Carrier Bolts
[09:45] Struggling with the "Last Little Bit" of the Wishbone Bolt
[13:30] Moving to the Other Side: Balancing the Weight
[21:00] Persistence Pays Off: Wishbone Bolt Finally Out!
[25:00] Unbolting the Rear Suspension Units (13mm Strut Mounts)
[29:00] Hand Tools vs. Power Tools for the Home Mechanic
[34:30] Microphone Battery Fails: Continuing the Struggle
[38:00] Driver's Side Strut Removal
[39:45] Outro: Stay Tuned for the Final Subframe Drop!