1998 JAGUAR X308 AUTOMATIC

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Brake Shift Interlock Actuator Adjustment
General Procedures

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
3. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.

4. Remove the interlock soleno id actuating lever cover.

5. Move the shift lever to N.
Operate the gearshift interlock latch manually to release
the selector lever from P .

6. NOTE: Assistance from anot her person is required.
Adjust the gearshift interlock solenoid. 1. Slacken the solenoid fixings.
2. Hold the selector lever midway between P and R .
3. Move the solenoid rearwards, against spring pressure, to take up the free play.
4. Tighten the soleno id securing nuts.
5. Ensure that the interloc k actuating lever has no free
play with the selector lever midway between P and

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Brake Shift Interlock Ac tuator Manual Override
General Procedures



1. To override the gearshift interlock:
1. Unscrew the release catch blanking plug.
2. Insert the ignition key into the aperture, depress the release catch and simultan eously move the gear
selector lever from the Park position. The lever will
only move approximately 25 mm with the key
inserted.
3. Remove the ignition key and replace the blanking plug.

Automatic Transmission/Transax
le External Cont
rols - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Ki ckdown Switch Adjustment
Gen
eral Procedures
1. Ensure that the throttle cabl e is correctly adjusted, see
19.20.06.
2. See the PDU User Guide for relevant software - 1040.
3. With PDU connected, running and the message 'EXISTING
COMPONENTS TO BE TESTED YES / NO' displayed;
1. Select YES.
2. Select ENTER.
3. Follow the messages given on the screen.
4. Press ENTER on the PDU screen.

5. F
ollowing the PDU instruction;
1. Push the throttle pedal until light contact is made with
the kickdown switch and hold.
2. Press ENTER on the display.
3. Note the percentage throttle open data (displayed as a bar graph).
• NOTE: Ensure that contact with the switch does not
result in switch movement.
4. Release the throttle pedal.
6. If the target 90% throttle open specification is NOT achieved
the switch must be ad justed as follows:

7. Di
sconnect the kickdown switch multiplug.
Move the car

pet for access.

8. Adjust
the kickdown switch to th
e value as defined in step #6.
R
otate the switch in th
e required direction.


9.
Veri
fy the setting.
10. With the PDU instructions completed, connect the Kickdown
switch multiplug.

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ 26 - Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
General Procedures

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Position the shift to N.
3. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
4. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.
5. Remove the center console assembly, Section 501-12.

6. Slacken the selector cable locking nuts away from the
abutment.
7. Raise the vehicle for access.

8. Verify the transmission selector position ( N )
1. At the transmission, detach the inner cable from the selector lever.
2. With the lever moved fully rearward, push the lever forward two detents to achieve N.
3. Reconnect the inner cable.
9. From inside the vehicle.
10. NOTE: When setting the selector cable, ensure that the
transmission selector does not move from the N position.
Adjust the selector cable. 1. Position the shift in the N detent
2. Adjust the nuts to lock against the bracket without

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Br ake Shift Interlock Actuator
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
3. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.

4. Remove the interlock so lenoid lever cover.

5. Remove the gearshift interlock solenoid.
1. Remove the solenoid nuts.
2. Detach the solenoid from the latch pin.
3. Disconnect the solenoid multiplug.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. Fit the gearshift interlock solenoid.
1. Connect the solenoid multiplug.
2. Locate the solenoid on the latch pin.
3. Fit the solenoid securing nuts.

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ26 - Kickdown Switch
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation



1. Disconnect the kickdown switch multiplug.
Move the carpet for access.

2. Remove the kickdown switch.
Rotate counter-clockwise.
1. Installation is th e reverse of the re moval procedure.
2. The kickdown switch MUST be adjusted in accordance with
(44.15.38).

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ 26 - Selector Lever Cable and Bracket
Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Position the selector to N.
2. Remove the J-gate surround, Section 501-05.
3. Remove the console finisher ve neer panel, Section 501-12.
4. Remove the center console assembly, Section 501-12.
5. Raise the vehicle for access.

6. Detach the selector cable from the transmission unit.
1. Remove the cable inner to selector lever nut.
2. Remove the cable to transmission casing fixings.

7. Reposition the selector cable.
8. Remove the LH front seat, Section 501-10.
9. Reposition the LH floo r carpet for access.

10. Remove the selector cable to tunnel clip tie strap.
11. Detach the selector cable from the gear shift assembly.
1. Remove the inner cable to shift lever nut.
2. Slacken the outer cable locknuts.

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle External Controls - 4.0L NA V8 -
AJ27/3.2L NA V8 - AJ 26 - Selector Lever Gate Finish Panel
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation

1.
Apply protective tape to veneer along each side of 'J' gate
finisher.

2. Using a screwdriver in the slot in front of the finisher,
carefully lift the finisher an d ease it from the 'J' gate
surround.
1. Position finisher over gear selector.
2. Firmly seat finisher on veneer panel.
3. Remove protective tape from ve neer panel and using a suitable
cleaner, remove any residual adhesive.