1998 JAGUAR X308 transmission fluid

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Transmission
Fluid Drain and Refill
General Procedures
Special Tool(s)

Dipstick
307-379
1. Disconnect the battery ground lead.
2. Raise the vehicle for access.

3. NOTE: This procedure will not re move residual fluid from the
torque converter.
Drain the transmission fluid.
3. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES
ARE OBSERVED AND THAT THE RECEPTACLE FOR WASTE
HAS SUFFICIENT CAPACITY.
Carefully remove the drain pl ug and discard the sealing
washer.

4. Refit the drain plug and tighten to the specified torque figure.
Use a new sealing washer.
5. Connect the PDU to monitor the fluid temperature.
6. Access the dipstick tube.
1. Break off the dipstick tube plug locking plate.
2. Push the locking pin downward, into the plug.
3. Remove the dipstick tube plug.
Push the locking pin through the tube plug and discard the
pin.

7. CAUTION: It is essential that only the specified fluid is
used.
Pour approximately 4,0 liters of fluid into the transmission.

8. Select P and start the engine.
9. Pour approximately 3,0 liters of fluid into the transmission.

10. Cycle the gear selector:
From P to D.
From D to R.
From R to P.

11. NOTE: Temperature will ONLY be displayed in D or R.
Check the transmission fluid temperature to select the
appropriate dipstick calibration. 1. MAX and MIN marks at 25°C fluid temperature.
2. MAX and MIN marks at 80°C fluid temperature.

12. Check the transmission fluid level.
Insert the dipstick (special tool 307 - 379) until it stops
(tip contact with the fluid pan).
Remove the dipstick an d check the level.
• NOTE: Only use a lint free cloth to wipe the dipstick.
Repeat this operation.
13. Correct the fluid leve l as required, noting that excess fluid
MUST be removed.
14. STOP the engine and remove the dipstick.
15. Seal the dipstick tube.
1. Seat the tube plug.
2. Engage and fully seat the new locking pin.

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Main Control
Valve Body
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
• NOTE: This procedure will not remove re sidual fluid from the torque converter.
1. Disconnect the battery ground lead.
2. Raise the vehicle for access.
3. Remove the RH catalytic converter; refer to Operation
17.50.10.

4. Remove the harness heatshield lower fixing.
Remove the screw heatshield / fluid pan clamp.

5. Remove the harness heatshield.
Pull the heatshield from under the clip.

6. Disconnect the transmission link harness connector.
1. Release the locking lever.
7. Release the (transmission case mounted) female connector.
Remove the (center) retaining bolt.

8. Drain the transmission fluid.
8. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES
ARE OBSERVED AND THAT THE RECEPTACLE FOR WASTE
HAS SUFFICIENT CAPACITY.
Carefully remove the drain pl ug and discard the sealing
washer.
9. Remove the fluid pan; refer to Operation 44.24.05,

10. Remove the fluid filter.
Pull the filter squarely to disengage the pick-up 'O' ring
and location tang - there is NO mechanical retention.

11. Remove the selector detent leaf spring.
Remove the screw.
12. Remove the dowel - leaf spring to valve body.

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Transmission
Fluid Filter
In-vehicle Repair
Installation

1.
Disconnect the battery ground lead.
2. Raise the vehicle for access.
3. Remove the fluid pan, refer to Operation 44.24.04.

4. Remove the fluid filter.
Pull the filter squarely to disengage the pick-up 'O' ring
and location tang - there is NO mechanical retention.
1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure noting
that:
2. Renew the 'O' ring.
3. Refer to Operation 44.24.02 for fluid fill procedure.
4. Check for leaks and remove spilt fluid.

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Transmission
Fluid Pan Gasket
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
• NOTE: This procedure will not remove re sidual fluid from the torque converter.
Installation
1. Disconnect the battery ground lead.
2. Raise the vehicle for access.

3. Drain the transmission fluid.
3. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES
ARE OBSERVED AND THAT THE RECEPTACLE FOR WASTE
HAS SUFFICIENT CAPACITY.
Carefully remove the drain pl ug and discard the sealing
washer.

4. Remove the fluid pan.
• NOTE: The harness heatshield upper edge is retained by
a clip.
Remove the six bolts and clam ps which secure the fluid
pan to the transmission.

1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
Tighten the fluid pan retaining bolts to the specified torque figure.
2. Refit and tighten the drain plug to the specified torque figure.
Use a new sealing washer.

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - 4.0L SC V8 - AJ26 - Transmission
Internal Wiring Harness Electr ical Connector O-Ring Seals
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
2. Open the engine compartment and fit paint protection sheets.
3. Raise the vehicle for access.

4. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFET Y PROCEDURES ARE OBSERVED
AND THAT THE RECEPTACLE FOR WASTE HAS SUFFICIENT
CAPACITY.
Drain the transmission fluid.
Carefully remove the drain pl ug and discard the sealing
washer.

5. Remove the harness heatshield lower fixing.
Remove the screw heatshield / fluid pan clamp.

6. Remove the harness heatshield.
Pull the heatshield from under the clip.
7. Disconnect the transmission link harness connector.
1. Release the locking lever on the guide bush and disconnect the harness connector.