
This workshop manual is the most comprehensive manual available for repairing, restoring and maintaining your Jaguar S Type. Suitable for the home workshop mechanic or professional technician this manual will help you repair and maintain your Jaguar. Very easy step by step instructions with lots of diagrams. This Jaguar Workshop Manual is for the following Jaguar Cars made between 1963-1968. - Jaguar 3.4 Litre S Type Saloon
- Jaguar 3.8 Litre S Type Saloon
The following is a detailed list of information contained in this Jaguar Service Manual. All sections show how to remove, repair and replace the parts with full easy to follow descriptions and detailed diagrams. GENERAL INFORMATION ENGINE Air Cleaners Bottom Chain Tensioner - Removal, Refitting Camshafts - Removal, Refitting, Overhaul Compression Pressures Connecting Rod and Bearings - Removal, Overhaul, Refitting, Big-end bearing replacement Crankshaft - Removal, Overhaul, Refitting Crankshaft Damper and Pulley - Removal, Overhaul, Refitting Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal - Removal, Replacing the Seal, Refiiting Cylinder Block - Overhaul Cylinder Head - Removal, Overhaul, Refitting Data Decarbonising and Grinding Valves Engine Details Engine - Removal and Refitting Engine - To Dismantle Engine - To Assemble Engine Mountings Front Engine Mountings Rear Engine Mounting (Standard Transmission and Overdrive Models) Rear Engine Mounting (Automatic-Transmission) Engine Stabilisers Exhaust Manifolds - Removal, Refitting Flywheel - Removal, Overhaul, Refitting Ignition Timing Inlet Manifold - Removal, Refitting Oil Filter - Removal, Refitting, Element Replacement Oil Pump - Removal, Dismantling, Overhaul, Re-assembling, Refitting Oil Sump - Removal, Refitting Pistons and Gudgeon Pins - Removal, Overhaul, Refitting Routine Maintenance Sparking Plugs - Service Procedure, Analysing Service Conditions, Standard Gap Setting, Sparking Plug Inserts Tappets, Tappet Guides and Adjusting Pads - Removal of Tappets and Adjusting Pads, Overhaul, Tappet Guide Replacement Timing Gear - Removal, Dismantling, Overhaul, Assembling, Refitting Valves and Springs - Removal, Overhaul, Valve Clearance Adjustment, Refitting Valve Guides - Replacement Valve Seat Inserts - Replacement Valve Timing CARBURETTERS AND FUEL SYSTEM Description Throttle spindle glands Idling Data Routine Maintenance Lubricate carburetter piston damper Checking carburetter slow running Cleaning carburetter filters Fuel feed line filter Carburetters - Removal, Refitting Cleaning the suction chamber and piston Carburetter tuning Float chamber fuel level Centring the end Auxiliary Starting Carburetter - Description, Adjustment, Thermostatic switch-removal and refitting Throttle Control Linkage Setting THE FUEL SYSTEM The Petrol Pump - Description, Operation, Removal, Refitting Replacing the delivery chamber diaphragm Resetting the armature and diaphragm assembly Petrol Tanks - Removal, Refitting Petrol Gauge Tank Units - Removal, Refitting COOLING SYSTEM Data Routine Maintenance Checking radiator water level Care of the cooling system Frost Precautions Anti-freeze Engine heater Radiator - Removal , Cleansing the system, Refitting Fan - Removal, Refitting Automatic Fan Belt Tensioner Fan Belt - Removal, Refitting Thermostat - Removal, Checking, Refitting, Data Water Pump - Removal, Dismantling, Checking, Reassembly, Refitting Water Temperature Gauge CLUTCH Description Data Routine Maintenance Clutch fluid level Clutch free travel Recommended hydraulic fluids Hydraulic system-general instructions Bleeding the system Flushing the system Removing and refitting a flexible hose The Master Cylinder - Principle of operation, Removal, Refitting Renewing the master cylinder seals Master cylinder push-rod-free travel The Slave Cylinder - Removal, Dismantling, Assembling, Refitting The Clutch Unit - General Instructions Clutch cover assembly Release bearing Condition of clutch facings Alignment Pedal adjustment Removal of clutch - Dismantling, Assembling, Refitting Data for clutch lever tip setting Fault finding GEARBOX AND OVERDRIVE Gearbox Ratio Data Data Routine Maintenance Recommended Lubricants Gearbox - remove and refit Gearbox - dismantle Dismantling the mainshaft Dismantling the constant pinion shaft Gearbox - re-assemble Checking layshaft end float Assembling the mainshaft Assembling the second gear synchro assembly Fitting the second gear assembly to the mainshaft Assembling the third/top synchro assembly Fitting the third/top synchro assembly to the mainshaft Assembling the constant pinion shaft Assembling the gears to the casing Fitting the top cover Fitting the extension Fitting the clutch housing OVERDRIVE Description Method of operation Routine Maintenance Recommended Lubricants Dismantling and re-assembling - Removing the overdrive from the gearbox Dismantling the overdrive - Inspection, Re-assembling the overdrive Refitting the overdrive to the gearbox Components The operating valve The hydraulic system The pump valve The Pump - Dismantling, Assembly Hydraulic Pressure The Accumulator Piston and Spring - Removal The Control System Wiring Circuit Operating solenoid Data Operating Instructions Fault Finding Service Tools AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (Linkage and Controls) Description Anti-creep System Data Routine Maintenance Operation Selector To release transmission from P (Park) when facing UP HILL To release transmission from P (Park) when facing DOWN HILL Service Adjustments: Accelerator to governor lever adjustment Starter cut-out and reverse light switch Manual selector cable adjustment Anti-creep throttle switch adjustment PROPELLER SHAFT Description Routine Maintenance Propeller Shaft (Standard Transmission Models) - Removal, Refitting Propeller Shaft (Overdrive and Automatic Transmission Models) - Removal Refitting The Umversal Joints - Examine and Gheck for wear, dismantle, AssemblIng REAR AXLE Description Data Axle Ratios Recommended Lubricants Routine Maintenance Checking rear axle oil level Changing the rear axle oil The Axle Unit - Removal, Refitting The Rear Hubs - Removal, Dismantling, Assembling, Refitting The Halfshafts - Removal, Refitting The universal joints The Differential Unit - Description Principle of operation The output shafts Removing the differential assembly from the carrier Dismantling the differential unit Assembling the differential unit Pinion adjustment Differential bearing pre-load and drive gear adjustment Final assembly Tooth contact Special Tools STEERING Description Data Routine Maintenance: Steering Box (Standard Steering) Steering Idle Lever Housing Steering Tie-Rods Wheel Swivels Front Wheel Alignment Recommended Lubricants Steering Unit - Removal, Dismantling, Assembling, Refitting Wormshaft End Float Rocker Shaft End Float Steering Wheel - Removal, Refitting Steering Column - Removal, Dismantling, Re-assembling, Refitting Lower Steering Column - Removal, Dismantling and Re-assembly, Refitting Steering Idler Assembly - Removal, Dismantling, Assembling, Refitting Steering Arm - Removal, Refitting Tie Rod - Removal, Refitting Track Rod - Removal, Dismantling, Assembling Front Wheel Alignment Lock Stop Adjustment Accidental Damage POWER-ASSISTED STEERING - FIRST TYPE Description The Steering Unit Data The Valve The Rocker Shaft Routine Maintenance Checking the Steering Reservoir Oil Level Steering Idle Lever Housing Steering Tie-Rods Recommended Lubricants Operation (a) Steering in straight ahead position (b) Steering on lock The Steering Unit - Removal, Dismantling, Assembling The End Cover Rocker Shaft Adjustment Rocker Shaft Assembly Replacement of Top End Plate Oil Seal The Reservoir Bleeding the System Steering Idler Assembly - Removal, Dismantling, Assembling Refitting Fault Finding 1. High Steering Effort 2. Noise (the installation is noisy at engine idling speed) 3. Oil Leaks POWER-ASSISTED STEERING - SECOND TYPE Description The Steering Unit Data The Valve The Rocker Shaft Routine Maintenance Checking the Steering Reservoir Oil Level Steering Idle Lever Housing Steering Tie-Rods Recommended Lubricants Operation (a) Steering in straight ahead position (b) Steering on lock The Steering Unit (Second Type) - Removal, Dismantling, Assembling The Top Cover The Rocker Shaft Cover Rocker Shaft Adjustment Replacement of Top Cover Oil Seal The Reservoir Bleeding the System Steering Idler Assembly - Removal, Dismantling, Assembling Lock Stop Adjustment Fault Finding: 1. High Steering Effort 2. Noise 3. Oil Leaks Accidental Damage The Pressure Pump - Operation, Removal, Dismantling, Inspection and Assembly, Refitting FRONT SUSPENSION Description Data Routine Maintenance Front suspension Front shock absorbers Wheel swivels Front wheel alignment Front Suspension Assembly - Removal, Refitting, Suspension Bump Stop Hydraulic Dampers - Removal, Refitting Coil Springs - Removal, Refitting Coil spring packing pieces Wheel Hubs - Removal, Dismantling, Refitting Bearing end-float adjustment Stub Axle Carriers - Removal, Refitting Lower Wishbone - Removal, Fitting the rubber/steel bushes, Refitting Lower Wishbone Ball Joint - Removal, Dismantling, Reassembling Adjustment of the ball joint, Refitting Upper Wishbone - Removal, Dismantling, Fitting the rubber/steel bushes , Reassembling, Refittmg Upper Wishbone Ball Joint - Removal, Refitting Castor Angle Adjustment Camber Angle Adjustment Anti-Roll Bar - Removal, Fitting the link arm bush, Refitting Accidental Damage REAR SUSPENSION Description Data Routine Maintenance Recommended lubricants Rear Suspension - Removal, Refitting Road Spring and Hydraulic Damper Assembly - Removal, Refitting Hydraulic Dampers - Removal, Refitting Radius Arm - Removal, Refitting Wishbone - Removal, Refitting Wishbone Outer Pivot - Removal, Dismantling, Reassembly, Bearing adjustment, Refitting Inner Fulcrum Wishbone Mounting Bracket - Removal Refitting Rear Wheel Camber Angle-Adjustment Accidental Damage Special Tools BRAKES Description Handbrake Data Routine Maintenance Brake fluid level Brake fluid level wJlrning light Friction pads-examination for wear Friction pads-renewal Brake servo air cleaner Bleeding the brake hydraulic system Brake overhaul-precautions The Master Cylinder - Operation, Removal Renewing the master cylinder seals Master cylinder push-rod-free travel The Brake Assembly - Assembling Renewing the friction pads Renewing cylinder seals Handbrake - Operation, Friction pad carriers-removal, Dismantling, Friction pad carriers-refitting Handbrake cable adjustment Handbrake friction pads-renewing Handbrake cable - removal, Refitting The Brake Fluid Level and Handbrake Warning Light - Description Handbrake warning light switch-setting The Vacuum Reservoir and Check Valve - Description, Removal, Refitting Lockheed 6i" Vacuum Servo Unit Booster Piston Slave cylinder Control valve Service Tools WHEELS AND TYRES Description Data Road Wheels Wheel Alignment and its Association with Road Camber Tyee and Wheel Balance Tyee Replacement and Wheel Interchanging Wire Spoke Wheels, Description, Removal and Dismantling, Rebuilding, Trueing BODY AND EXHAUST SYSTEM The Instrument Panel - Opening, Removal, Refitting The Screen Rail - Removal, Refitting The Side Facia Panel - Removal, Refitting The Glovebox - Removal, Refitting The Console - Removal, Refitting Bonnet - Removal, Refitting Bonnet Lock - Removal, Adjustment of the Bonnet Lock, Refitting Chrome Strips on Bonnet - Removal, Refitting Radiator Grille - Removal, Dismantling, Re-assembling, Refitting Mascot - Removal, Refitting luggage Compartment Lid and Hinges - Removal, Refitting Boot Lock Adjustment Petrol Filler Lids - Removal, Refitting Front Bumper - Removal, Refitting Front Bumper Over-riders - Removal, Refitting Rear Bumper - Removal, Refitting Rear Bumper Over-riders - Removal, Refitting Windscreen - Removal, Refitting Rear Glass - Removal, Refitting Front Doors and Hinges - Removal, Refitting Rear Doors and Hinges - Removal, Refitting Front and Rear Door Trim Casing - Removal, Refitting Front and Rear Door Window Frames and Glass - Removal, Refitting Front No Draught Ventilator - Removal, Refitting Rear No Draught Ventilator - Removal, Refitting Front Window Regulator - Removal, Refitting Rear Window Regulator - Removal, Refitting Front Seats and Seat Runners - Removal, Refitting Rear Seat and Squab - Removal, Refitting Polished Wood Cappings - Removal and Refit of Upper and Lower Capping on Door Pillar Capping Rail at the Side of the Windscreen - Remove, Refitting Courtesy Light and Capping - Removal, Refitting Removal of Lock Mechanism - Front Doors, Rear Doors Remote Opening Control - Removing and Refitting Turn-Button Locking Control - Removing and Refitting Lock Unit - Removing and Refitting Outside Handle Base-Plate - Removing and Refitting Striker Unit - Removing and Refitting Outside Handle - Removing and Refitting Master Check for Correct Alignment - Front Doors, Rear Doors Replacement Body Panels Checking Body Underframe Alignment: Checking for Distortion in the Horizontal Plane Checking for Distortion in the Vertical Plane Body Alignment Jig Welding Methods: Spot Welding Breaking Spot Welds Gas Welding Breaking Gas Welds EXHAUST SYSTEM Removal Refitting HEATING AND WINDSCREEN WASHING EQUIPMENT CAR HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM Description Fan Switch Air distribution Cold weather Hot weather Vacuum Servo System Scuttle Ventilator Servo Unit - Removal, Refitting Heater Tap Servo Unit - Removal, Refitting Vacuum Supply Tank - Removal, Refitting Heater Unit - Removal, Refitting Heater Matrix - Removal, Refitting Fan Motor - Removal, Refitting Fan Switch - Removal, Refitting Air Temperature Control Panel - Removal, Refitting Heater Control Lever - Removal, Refitting Front Air Direction Vents - Removal, Refitting Direction Vent Control Cables - Removal, Refitting WINDSCREEN WASHING EQUIPMENT Operation Filling-up Cold weather Adjusting the jets Jet nozzles Lubrication ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTS BATTERY Routine Maintenance Removal Refitting Data Persistent Low State of Charge Recharging from an External Supply Preparing New Unfilled, Uncharged Batteriesfor Service Preparing New "Dry Charged" Batteries for Service DISTRIBUTOR Removal Refitting Routine Maintenance Servicing Data Distributor Test Data FLASHER UNITS Information FUSE UNITS Information Circuits GENERATOR-MODEL C42 General Routine Maintenance Performance Data Removal Refitting Servicing GENERATOR-MODEL C48 General Routine Maintenance Performance Data Removal Refitting Servicing CURRENT VOLTAGE REGULATOR-MODEL RB 340 General Voltage Regulator Current Regulator Cut-out Relay Adjustment of Air Gap Settings Cleaning Contacts STARTER MOTOR Performance Data General Removal Refitting Routine Maintenance Servicing To Dismantle Reassembly STARTER DRIVE General Routine Maintenance Dismantling and Reassembly LAMPS Lamp Bulbs Headlights Headlight Beam Setting Headlight Unit-Replacement Sidelight Bulb-Replacement Sidelight Warning Light Bulb-Replacement (Italian) Front Flasher Bulb-Replacement Rear Flasher Bulb-Replacement Flashing Indicator Bulb-Replacement Rear/Brake Light Bulb-Replacement Number Plate Light Bulb-Replacement Luggage Compartment Light Bulb-Replacement Reversing Light Bulb-Replacement Interior Light Bulbs-Replacement Glovebox Light Bulb-Replacement Map Light BUlb-Replacement Indicator Strip Bulbs-Replacement Automatic Selector Bulb-Replacement Fog-Light Unit-Replacement Fog Lamp Bulb-Replacement (Switzerland) Fog Lamp Bulb-Replacement (France) Adjusting Fog Lamp Beams HORNS-MODEL 9H Description Maintenance Adjustment Service Replacements Horn Relay-Checking WINDSCREEN WIPER Data Description Maintenance Removal of Wiper Motor and Cable Refitting Removal of Wheelboxes Refitting Fault Diagnosis Testing WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT MISCELLANEOUS Electric Clock Brake Fluid and Handbrake Warning Light Flashing Indicator Control THE INSTRUMENTS The Instrument Panel The Screen Rail The Side Facia Panel The Glovebox The Speedometer The Revolution Counter and Clock Testing Operation of Revolution Counter The Revolution Counter Drive Removal of the Instrument Panel Components The Bi-Metal Resistance Instrumentation Operation of the engine temperature gauge Operation of the fuel tanks gauge Analysis of the engine temperature and petrol tank gauge faults Analysis of the oil pressure gauge faults Operation of the oil pressure gauge The Speedo Drive Cable Speedometer Cable Speedometer Radio Radio Unit and Front Loudspeaker Mounting Rear Speaker Fitting Electrically Heated Backlight Fault diagnosis |