2001 Jaguar XK8 - Front Strut Assembly: Reinstall Back into Vehicle [Episode 6]

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Episode 6
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In this video I cover the process of reinstalling the entire front strut assembly back into the XK8.
Front Strut Assembly Series:
Episode 1 - • 2001 Jaguar XK8 - Fron...
Episode 2 - • 2001 Jaguar XK8 - Fron...
Episode 3 - • Jaguar XK8 / XKR - Whi...
Episode 4 - • 2001 Jaguar XK8 - Fron...
Episode 5 - • 2001 Jaguar XK8 - Fron...
Episode 6 - • 2001 Jaguar XK8 - Fron...
Episode 6 Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:15 Placing the strut tower back
3:33 Alignment of top mount and bottom shock absorber bushing + discussion of when/why to achieve this alignment
9:28 Install bolt through bushing at bottom of shock absorber - please pay attention to important detail
13:00 Reinstall stabilizer bar link
15:51 First Impressions + Recap of the entire process - Remove assembly, Disassemble, Rebuild strut mounts, Reassemble, Reinstall into vehicle
17:40 Two days later - quick review of state of things and top isolators

[@garyvanremortel5218]

But if your shock assy has the proper washers on the lower seating surface the rotating static friction is actually quite low. Your concern is unfounded. These are not delicate items.

[@2001JaguarXK8]

I know some cars have additional metal washers. From what I have researched, most cars do not have such washers. Mine certainly does not. And even if said washers reduce the needed twisting force, personally I still would not resort to this approach.
This is the beauty of the hobby - everyone can choose to take different roads with their own vehicle. This is my journey and I am documenting what makes sense for my particular vehicle.