Rebuilt Jaguar IRS in storage 15 years, Need rebuild?

[accobraman50]

I have an XKK complete rear suspension that had been rebuilt fifteen years ago.  It has been in storage ever since.  Any suggestions on what should be done with it before installing it.

Thanks,

Arthur

[BlownMGB-V8]

Since that's long enough for the grease to dry out, most of what you need to do would be directed at that. For the uprights you may be able to remove the plug and just add grease, and if your LCA pivot bearings have fittings of course use a grease gun on them. But the U-joints may be of the permanently lubricated type. You could take a chance on that, or disassemble and re-lubricate them. Since they have good seals it's likely they'll be OK, but I've long considered them the weak link in any driveline. If the axles turn smoothly the axle gears are probably rust free and you can just check the level there.

Jim

[accobraman50]

I was looking in my Jag Manual on how to properly grease the hubs, but did not find clear instructions.  Posted on a couple of Jag Forums and found out that just filling the hubs with grease is sufficient.  I plan on using MDS grease.  The hub chamber is not to be pressure greased, as it will blow through the seals.

I also read that the lower pivot on the hub upright has a grease bleed hole that should perminantly closed off.  When this pivot is greased, the grease will not bi-pass the shaft as it will not be able to exit the bleed hole.

Everything seems to be rust free. It has been stored indoors in a climate controlled space.

Arthur