1998 JAGUAR X308 transmission

31.
NOTE: Viewed from the rear of the vehicle.
Remove the six remaining transmission case to cylinder block
bolts.

32. NOTE: Do not allow the converter to detach from the
transmission.
Remove the transmission / converter assembly from the
vehicle.
Lower the transmission jack and remove the transmission,
ensuring that the torque co nverter spigot disengages
cleanly from the engine.
33. If appropriate, fit retainin g straps to the converter /
transmission assembly.

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Input Shaft Seal
Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies


Special Tool(s)

Oil seal replacer
307-357
1. Remove the transmission unit, 44.20.01.
2. Remove the torque converter from the transmission unit,
44.17.07.

3. Remove the front pump seal.
Remove and discard the seal retaining snap-ring.
Using a 'Snap-on' oil seal puller, remove and discard the
seal.
4. Clean the seal housing.
5. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.

6. Use tool 307 - 357 to install the seal.
Lubricate the seal pr ior to fitting.

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Torque Converter
Disassembly and Assembly of Subassemblies


Special Tool(s)

Lifting handle
307-139
1. Remove the transmission unit from the vehicle; 44.20.01.

2. Remove the torque converter from the transmission unit.
Install lifting handles 307 - 139.
3. Remove lifting handles 307 - 139 from the torque converter.
4. Clean the torque conver ter and mating faces.

5. CAUTIONS:
Use extreme care NOT to damage the oil seal with the
converter spigot.
Ensure that the conver ter is fully located.
Install the torque converter.
1. Install lifting handles 307 - 139.
2. Lubricate the front pump seal.
To facilitate location, rotate the converter as it is being
fitted and note the engagement of splines and oil pump
drive.
6. Check that the three conver ter fixing boss faces are
approximately 8,0 mm proud of the transmission mounting
face.
7. Remove lifting handles 307 - 139 from the torque converter.
8. Install the transmission unit; refer to Operation 44.20.01,
noting especially the alignment instructions.

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L NA V8 - AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26
- Transmission
Installation
Installation
Special Tool(s)

Engine support
303-021

Engine lifting brackets
303-536
1. Clean all mating faces and relevant parts.

2. Apply lubricant, Molycote or equivalent, to the spigot of the
torque converter.

3. Align the engine drive plate.
1. Rotate the crankshaft to position the ORANGE dot
within the indicated sector.
• NOTE: Viewed from the rear of the vehicle.
2. Keeping the dot within the sector, align the nearest converter fixing hole to the access aperture.
4. Align the torque converter
1. Rotate the converter to position the BLUE dot within the indicated sector.
2. Keeping the dot within the sector, align the nearest fixing boss as indicated, so that when the two units
are mated, the converter need only be moved the
minimum amount.

5. Fit the transmission to the engine.
Loosely assemble - Cooler pipe clip.
Loosely assemble - Ground lead.
Loosely assemble - Ca talyst brackets.
1. Tighten in sequence 1, 2, 3, 4 as shown on the illustration, then the others in any order.

6. Reposition the mounting brac ket for the engine harness
connector and fit the securing bolts.

7. Connect the drive shaft, aligning any marks made when
removing - if applicable. Tighten the bolts to the specified
torque figure.
8. Fit the engine rear mounting and tighten the centre bolt and
outer bolts to the specified torque figures.
Check that the hooks of the engine support beam are not
trapped, before tighteni ng the rear mounting.
Check that the safety chain on the transmission jack will

not be trapped when the mounting is fitted.

9. Remove the transmission jack.

10. Fit the three bolts which secure the torque converter to the
drive plate.
1. Loosely assemble all three drive plate to torque converter bolts. Whilst preventing crankshaft
rotation, tighten the three converter bolts to the
specified torque figure.
2. Fit the blanking plug.

11. Connect the transmission harness multiplug.
1. Engage the multiplug.
2. Rotate the locking lever to secure.
12. Connect the selector cable to the selector lever and fit the
abutment bracket to the transmission casing. Tighten the nut
and two bolts to the specified torque figure.

13. Refit the rotary switch and tighten the two screws to the
specified torque figure. Locate the switch harness into the clips.

14. Connect the fluid cooler pipes to the transmission.
Remove the blanking plugs.
Fit new O-ring seals.
Tighten the union nuts to the specified torque figure.

15. Remove the engine support beam.
Remove both engine lifting brackets 303 - 536.
16. Refit the RH downpipe catalytic converter. Refer to Operation
17.50.09 and 17.50.10
17. Refit the front muffler. Refer to Operation 30.10.18.
18. Refit the LH downpipe catalytic converter. Refer to Operation
17.50.09
19. Lower the vehicle on the ramp.

20. Reposition the coolant header tank and tighten the securing
bolt to the specified torque figure.
21. Refit the air intake tube, MAFM and air cleaner cover
assembly. Refer to Operation 19.10.30.
22. Refit the engine covers. re fer to operation 12.30.06.
23. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover..
Reset the radio and the clock.
24. Refill the transmission with new fluid. Refer to Operation
44.24.02.
25. Remove the protection sheets and close the engine
compartment.