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Jaguar XJ8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Jaguar REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Jaguar -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Refrigerant Loss -> XK8
Vehicle: 2000 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS
XK8
Some of these models built between VINs 001036-011462 may loose refrigerant.
This condition may be caused by interference between the A/C low pressure hose at the rear of the engine and the EGR pipe.
To correct this condition, install heat resistance tie strap (part No. KCS-385480), as follows:
- Remove mounting bolts and move air intake ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 1999 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS
The anti-lock braking system eliminates wheel lock by controlling hydraulic pressure applied to the brake calipers. This system, which is assisted by the power hydraulic system, also reduces tire wear and improves vehicle stability during severe braking conditions. Modulation of hydraulic pressure is achieved by a modulator containing three solenoid actuated valves; one valve in each hydraulic line to front calipers and one in a common hydraulic ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Jaguar -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 2004-06 XJ8 & XJR
Vehicle: 2004 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 V8 GAS
The inertia switch is located in...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
- Remove rear suspension assembly.
- Compress rear spring with a suitable spring compressor tool and mark tool position on spring.
- Remove lower mounting nut and bolt, then shock absorber.
- Repeat previous steps to remove other shock absorber.
- Disconnect in-line connector, then remove out frame clips and clear parking brake cable through frame.
- Remove mounting nut and lower fulcrum shaft.
- Remove axle shaft drive flange nuts.
- Support axle shaft assembly, then remove hub fulcrum. Mark and remove camber adjustment spacer.
- Repea...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 V8 GAS
Refer to F...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 GAS
- Remove battery cover.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly (including fit body paintwork protection sheets to adjacent working area).
- Remove twin fan and motor assembly from behind radiator.
- Check that belt wear indicator is within limit marks.
- Turn adjuster assembly to left against spring tension using a suitable spanner such as Churchill JD-230 or Snap On XDHM 1415 or equivalent, on center bolt of belt tensioner idler pulley.
- While holding tensioner against spring tension, remove drive belt from alternator pulley. Release tensioner slowly and remove spann...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Jaguar -> 1998-2003 XJ8
Vehicle: 2000 Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 20,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Note position of the windshield wiper blades on the windshield.
- Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the plenum cover connector.
- Remove the windshield wiper arm nut covers.
- Loosen the windshield wiper arm retaining nuts.
- Release the wiper arm from the spindle using a suitable windshield arm puller.
- Remove the wiper arm retaining nut, then the wiper arm.
- Remove the plenum cover screw covers.
- Remove the plenum cover screws a...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Jaguar -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator -> 1995-2009
Vehicle: 1998 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS
The Anti-Lock/Traction Control warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. If ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace -> Non-supercharged -> Supercharged
Vehicle: 2001 Jaguar XJ8 L 4.0 V8 GAS
Supercharged
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Recover A/C refrigerant.
- Disconnect both gas struts.
- Set engine cover fully forward to service access position and support with suitable block. Do not damage engine cover or radiator grille.
- Remove twin fan and motor assembly.
- Disconnect radiator to expansion tank hose from radiator.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect transmission oil cooler lower line. Plug line and opening.
- Lower vehicle.
- Disconnect transmission oil cooler upper line. Plug line and opening.
- Disconnect radiator upper and lower ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Jaguar XJ8 4.0 V8 GAS
- Install suitable spanner wrench tool, on belt tensioner pulley center bolt.
- Turn tool counterclo...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Jaguar XJ8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) FLASH CODE AND PID CODE DEFINITIONS - DIAGNOSTIC AID - REVISED Vehicle: 2007 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: VEHICLES QUARANTINE - AFFECTED CUSTOMER OWNED VEHICLE LOANER REIMBURSEMENT Vehicle: 2007 Jaguar XJ8 4.2 V8 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Jaguar XJ8 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Jaguar XJ8 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 Jaguar XJ8 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 Jaguar XJ8 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 Jaguar XJ8 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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