Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Jaguar XJ8 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications
Torque Specification Table (Normally Aspirated Vehicles)
| Component | Nm |
|---|---|
| Locking ferrule - Shift knob | 7 - 10 |
| Plug - Drain fluid pan | 27 - 33 |
| Plug - Level / fill (transmission case M18 x 1.5) | 32 - 38 |
| Tube nut - Cooler pipe to transmission unit | 17 - 23 |
| Bolt - Drive plate to torque converter | 43 - 57 |
| Bolt - Driveshaft coupling to transmission | 75 - 88 |
| Bolt - Fluid filter to valve block | 4,5 - 5,5 |
| Bolt - Fluid pan to transmission case | 9 - 11 |
| Bolt - Rear extension housing to transmission case | 21 - 25 |
| Bolt - Rear engine (isolation) mounting to mounting bracket | 22 - 28 |
| Bolt - Rear engine mounting bracket to body | 22 - 28 |
| Bolt - Rear engine mounting bracket to transmission rear extension | 30 - 40 |
| Bolt - Selector cable bracket to transmission case | 7 - 10 |
| Bolt - Transmission unit to engine | 43 - 57 |
| Nut - Transmission drive flange | 108 - 132 |
| Nut - Selector cable inner to shift lever | 1,5 - 2,5 |
| Nut - Selector cable inner to selector lever | 7 - 10 |
| Nut - Selector cable outer to bracket | 22 - 28 |
| Nut - Selector lever pivot shaft | 7 - 10 |
| Nut - Shift interlock solenoid to housing | 5 - 7 |
| Nut - Shift interlock solenoid actuating lever | 11 - 13 |
| Screw - Input sensor bracket to transmission case (M5) | 4,5 - 5,5 |
| Screw - Output sensor bracket to transmission case (M6) | 7,5 - 8,5 |
| Screw - Solenoid / regulator plate to valve body | 4,5 - 5,5 |
| Screw - Valve block to transmission case | 7,5 - 8,5 |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.