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1997 Jaguar XK8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Jaguar REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front, Replace -> Rear, Replace -> XJ6 & XJ12 -> XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR -> XJS
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
Front, Replace
XJS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove clips (1) securing retaining pins (2), Fig. .
- Remove pins and anti-rattle springs (3), then the pads (4).
- Compress pistons into caliper bores using piston compression tool No. 64932392, or equivalent, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install.
XJ6 & XJ12 & 1995-97 XJR
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Disconnect brake pad wear sensor connector.
- Remove lower guide pin bolt.
- Pivot caliper upward and remove brake pads.
- Compress piston and reverse procedure to install.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Jaguar -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> S-Type, XK8 & XJR
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
The inertia switch located behind f...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle on a four post lift.
- Remove front muffler and attached exhaust pipes.
- Match mark the front driveshaft coupling to transmission drive flange.
- Unbolt the driveshaft from the transmission.
- Remove nuts and bolts connecting flexible coupling to differential drive flange. Under no circumstances must ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
- Open drivers door to allow side windows to drop. Ensure doors remain open until battery is disconnected.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove power steering rack assembly.
- Disco...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Jaguar -> 1997-2006 XK8
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 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.
- 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 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Jaguar -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1995-2009
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
The Check Engine 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. I...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS
- Open driver's door, or both doors if necessary, to allow side windows to drop. Ensure that doors remain open until after battery has been disconnected.
- Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection sheets.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove battery cover.
- Drain coolant from radiator.
- Depressurize climate control system.
- Observe all safety warnings and precautions stated.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect harness multiplug from cooling fan (working from under vehicle). Disconnect multiplug from high speed fan and reposition harness from retaining clip.
- Disconnect harn...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 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 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Processor Module & Control Module Location Diagram for 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
A/C Control Module Diagram for 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Jaguar XK8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SERVICE ACTION: OPERATION OF THROTTLE WHILE IN CLOSED POSITION - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: UNABLE TO LOCK VEHICLE WITH REMOTE KEY FOB - REPAIR PROCEDURE Vehicle: 1997 Jaguar XK8 4.0 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Jaguar XK8 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Jaguar XK8 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 1997 Jaguar XK8 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 1997 Jaguar XK8 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 1997 Jaguar XK8 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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