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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar XK AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front muffler.
  • Remove parking brake cable adjustment nut.
  • Remove parking brake cable retaining bracket.
  • Detach parking brake front cable.
  • Detach driveshaft center bearing.
  • Remove parking brake linkage lever and center bearing mounting plate.
  • Mark position of driveshaft in relation to transmission flange.
  • Mark position of each nut and bolt in relation to transmission flexible joint.
  • Detach drives...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar XK AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar XK AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air deflector.
  • Disconnect engine ground cable.
  • Remove starter motor positive cable cover.
  • Detach starter motor positive cable.
  • Remove starter motor retaining bolts...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar XK AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Jaguar -> 2007-09 XK
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the three retaining clips securing the right side air intake cover.
  • Detach the two cabin air filter cover retaining clips, Fig. .
  • ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar XK AUTOMOBILES

Jaguar -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2007-08 XK -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar XK 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, the ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar XK AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • On models with supercharger, remove intake air resonator.
  • On all models, remove 15 clips holding fan cowl, and then remove fan cowl.
  • On models with supercharger, remove supercharger radiator.
  • On all models, remove two A/C condenser mounting bolts.
  • Release A/C condenser from two retainers and tie aside.
  • Remove radiator splash shield.
  • Remove seven clips on left and right and release four clips above and remove front bumper air ducting.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Release breather hose.
  • Rele...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jaguar XK AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet pipe.
  • On models equipped with supercharge, rotate the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove the air deflector.
  • Loosen the supercharger belt tensioner retaining bolt.
  • Remove the supercharger drive belt.
  • On all models, rotate the acce...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jaguar XK AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Jaguar XK cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Components Diagram for 2008 Jaguar XK  4.2 V8 GASTire Pressure Monitoring System Components Diagram for 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System Receiver
  • Tire Pressure Sensor
  • Initiator
  • TPMS Module
  • Engine Components Diagram for 2008 Jaguar XK  4.2 V8 GASEngine Components Diagram for 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Generator
  • Air Conditioning Compressor
  • Coolant Pump
  • Power Steering Pump
  • Crankshaft Pulley
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jaguar XK AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Jaguar XK cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Jaguar XK  4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Luggage Compartment Lamp
  • Driver Door Module
  • Passenger Door Module
  • Luggage Compartment Latch
  • 2008 Jaguar XK  4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Steering Column
  • Steering Column Adjustment Switch
  • Steering Column Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Jaguar XK AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Jaguar XK cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: DTC P0411 - Secondary Air Injection Incorrect Upstream Flow Detected
    Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: RECALL - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
    Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar XK 4.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Jaguar XK AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Jaguar XK 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 XK 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 XK 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 XK 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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