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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake Cable -> XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR -> XJS
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
Parking Brake Cable
XJS
- Lift carpet adjacent to parking brake lever mounting
- Loosen lock and adjusting nuts.
- Adjust parking brake cable in vehicle so there is small amount of slack with lever off.
- Tighten cable adjuster locknut.
XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR
- B...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> ABS Lamp Illuminates At 12.5 mph -> ABS Lamp Illuminates On Pull-Away Or During Driving -> ABS Lamp On After Ignition Switch On & Instrument Pack Self Test -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Locations -> Component Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Fault Diagnosis -> Hydraulic Pump Motor. -> Possible Causes -> Symptom Related Diagnosis -> Wheel Sensor -> Wiring Diagrams -> XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are accessed by connecting a suitable programmed scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and following the tool manufacturer's instructions. On XJS, XJ6 and XJ12 and 1995-97 XJR models, the DLC is located on the instrument panel, between the steering column and center console.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to Fig. for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) interpretation.
Component Locations
Refer to Figs. through for component locations.
Wiring Diagrams
Refer to Figs. and for ABS wiring circuits.
Sympto...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Front -> Front, Replace -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Rear, Replace -> XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR -> XJS
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
Front, Replace
XJS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove brake pads as previously described, then disconnect and plug brake line (1), Fig. .
- Remove lock wire (2), mounting bolts (3), spring washers and stub axle carrier.
- Record number of shims between steering arm and brake caliper, then remove caliper (4).
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Ensure correct number of shims are installed between caliper and steering arm.
- Tighten to mounting bolts specifications and bleed brake system.
XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
Master Cylinder
- Remove master cylinder as previously described.
- Carefully pry out master cylinder hydraulic line adapters from sealing grommets.
- Remove sealing grommets from master cylinder by levering out using suitable screwdriver.
- Press primary piston stop pin in to relieve secondary piston stop pin pressure.
- Remove front grommet sealing housing stop pin. Maintain pressure on primary piston and remove circlip.
- Remove primary/secondary pistons and spring assemblies by tapping master cylinder open flanged end on suitable wooden block. Compressed air may have to be applied to master...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
Maintain brake fluid at correct level in reservoir during brake bleeding procedure.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Clean reservoir and filler cap to ensure fluid is clean and no dirt enters reservoir.
- Hold brake fluid level warning light cable and remove filler cap/float assembly. Top fluid level to base of filler neck.
- Start bleeding process at righthand rear wheel.
- Remove...
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