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Removal & Installation: Installation

  1. Clean all mating faces and relevant parts.
  2. Apply lubricant, Molycote or equivalent, to the spigot of the torque converter.
    Fig 1: Applying Lubricant To Spigot Of Torque Converter
    G00355871Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  3. Align the engine drive plate.
    1. Rotate the crankshaft to position the ORANGE dot (1) within the indicated sector.
      2. NOTE: Viewed from the rear of the vehicle.
      Fig 2: Positioning Flywheel To Proper Location
      G00355872Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    2. Keeping the dot within the sector, align the nearest converter fixing hole (2) to the access aperture.
  4. Align the torque converter.
    1. Rotate the converter to position the BLUE dot (1) within the indicated sector.
    2. Keeping the dot within the sector, align the nearest fixing boss as indicated (2), so that when the two units are mated, the converter need only be moved the minimum amount.
      Fig 3: Positioning Torque Converter To Proper Location
      G00355873Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  5. Fit the transmission to the engine.
    • Loosely assemble - Cooler pipe clip.
    • Loosely assemble - Ground lead.
    • Loosely assemble - Catalyst brackets.
      1. Tighten in sequence 1, 2, 3, 4 as shown on the illustration, then the others in any order.
      Fig 4: Upper Transmission-To-Cylinder Block Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G00355874Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  6. Reposition the mounting bracket for the engine harness connector and fit the securing bolts. See Figure.
  7. Connect the drive shaft, aligning any marks made when removing - if applicable. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque figure. See Figure.
  8. Fit the engine rear mounting and tighten the center bolt and outer bolts to the specified torque figures.
    • Check that the hooks of the engine support beam are not trapped, before tightening the rear mounting.
    • Check that the safety chain on the transmission jack will not be trapped when the mounting is fitted.

    See Figure.

  9. Remove the transmission jack. See Figure.
  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. While preventing crankshaft rotation, tighten the three converter bolts to the specified torque figure.
    2. Fit the blanking plug.

    See Figure.

  11. Connect the transmission harness multi-plug.
    1. Engage the multi-plug.
    2. Rotate the locking lever to secure.

    See Figure.

  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.
    Fig 5: Installing Transmission Range Switch
    G00378293Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  13. Refit the rotary switch and tighten the two screws to the specified torque figure. Locate the switch harness into the clips.
    Fig 6: Installing Transmission Rotary Switch
    G00378297Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  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 downpipe catalytic converters.
    • Install a NEW gasket to the downpipe catalytic converter flange and install the downpipe catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold. Install the downpipe catalytic converter-to-lower mounting bracket bolts but do not tighten. Repeat for the other downpipe catalytic converter. Lower vehicle.
    • Install and tighten the downpipe catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold flange nuts (both "A" bank and "B" banks). Tighten to specification. See Figure.
  17. Refit the front muffler.
    • Raise and support the vehicle.
    • Slide front muffler up and connect to the downpipe catalytic converters. Slide muffler back and connect to the intermediate muffler.
    • Align as necessary, reposition all muffler clamps and tighten clamps to specification.
    • Tighten the downpipe catalytic converter-to-lower mounting bracket bolts to specification.
    See Figure.
  18. Tighten downpipe catalytic converter mounting bracket bolts. See Figure.
  19. Lower the vehicle on the ramp.
  20. Reposition the coolant header tank and tighten the securing bolt to the specified torque figure.
    Fig 7: Installing Coolant Header Tank
    G00378298Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  21. Refit the air intake tube, MAFM and air cleaner cover assembly.
    • Install a NEW air intake tube-to-throttle body seal. Install a NEW "O" ring to the "A" bank breather pipe and install the air intake tube/airflow meter/air cleaner cover assembly. See Figure.
    • Secure the 5 air cleaner cover clips and connect the airflow meter connector. See Figure.
    • Connect the air intake tube to the throttle body and install the 2 bolts which secure the air intake tube to the throttle body. See Figure.
    • Install a NEW strap to secure the vacuum pipe to the intake manifold elbow.
  22. Refit the engine covers. See Figure.
  23. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
    • Reset the radio and the clock.
  24. Refill the transmission with new fluid. See TRANSMISSION FLUID FILLING .
  25. Remove the protection sheets and close the engine compartment.
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