Wax on/Wax Off

This bulletin applies to 2016 Jaguar F-Pace, F-Type, XE, XF and XJ models equipped with EPAS steering racks. Apparently, some EPAS steering racks have been replaced needlessly due to misinterpretation of the factory wax coating as a lubricant leak.

This bulletin applies to 2016 Jaguar F-Pace, F-Type, XE, XF and XJ models equipped with EPAS steering racks. Apparently, some EPAS steering racks have been replaced needlessly due to misinterpretation of the factory wax coating as a lubricant leak.

The EPAS motor is supplied with a protective wax coating which may alter appearance during service. The liquefying of the wax may be misdiagnosed as a motor oil leak. 

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