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2008 Jaguar S-TYPE CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Jaguar REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust support bracket.
- Detach rear muffler and tailpipe exhaust hanger insulator.
- Detach intermediate muffler exhaust hanger insulators. Using a suitable transmission jack, support intermediate muffler.
- Remove retaining bolts, then remove the driveshaft heat shield.
- Mark position of driveshaft in relation to transmission flange.
- Mark position of each nut and bolt in relation to transmission universal joint.
- Detach driveshaft from transmission flange. Under no circumstances must universal joint (or its fasteners) be loosened or removed from drives...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE R 4.2 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitable scan tool the DLC (Data Link Connector). The DL is located under the left side of the instrument panel. Follow the scan tool manuf...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE R 4.2 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise, using suitable 3/8 inch square drive bar.
- Remove drive belt.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove fasteners and air deflector.
- Remove alternator air duct.
- Remove splash shield.
- Remove righthand engine mounting lower retaining bolt.
- Lower vehicle.
- On models not equipped with a supercharger,remove expansion tank cap to relieve cooling system pressure.
- On all models, remove engine cover.
- Install oil filler cap.
- Disconnect engine breather hose.
- Remove air cleaner outlet pipe.
- Disconnect the throttle body ele...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Jaguar -> 2000-08 S-Type
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE R 4.2 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Note position of the windshield wiper blades on the windshield.
- Remove the windshield wiper arm nut covers.
- Remove the windshield wiper arm retaining nuts, then remove the wiper arms using a suitable windshield wiper arm puller.
- Remove the cowl grille screw covers.
- Remove the cowl grille screws and retaine...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE AUTOMOBILES
Jaguar -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2006-08 S-Type -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE R 4.2 V8 GAS
Reset
This warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air pressure of the tire and adjust it to specified pressure. When the vehicle is driven after the adjustment, the lamp will go off.
Relearn
If the sensor is replaced on a road wheel or the tires are rotated, th...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE 3.0 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove and discard drive belt tensioner clip.
- Rotate be...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: DTC P0411 - Secondary Air Injection Incorrect Upstream Flow Detected Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE 4.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: TRANSMISSION MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P1794 STORED - REPAIR PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE 4.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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