Finally getting ready to change the fluid and replace the filter in the transmission. I have been on line looking for information. Not much available there or in our Technical section of this forum.

Anyway, as always will proceed and learn as I go along.

Any comments regarding the proper step by step procedure is appreciated.

Thanks

Softball60/Paul

1996 XJS, 1957 XK-140 Drophead, 1989 Mercedes 560SL

 

Here's the kit you want:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CAZ5KS/

Note, the filter should be flat, not the ones with a 1" pick-up tube.

I just finished this. Will post pics in a minute.

Padre

 

Padre,

Thanks for the response. Looked at your recommendation on amazon. Large note states that it will not work on a 96 XJS?????


Thanks and looking forward to see the pictures of your effort

Softball60/Paul

 

OK, first jack the car up from the front, higher than the rear.

Remove the drain plug (5mm allen). Let it drain for quite a while. Overnight even.



Then remove the cover for the electronics. 10mm bolts.



Then remove the 30mm bolt to the dipstick tube. This is the fun part if it is seized. If it is not, ignore the next 3 pics.

Heat up the bolt (not tube) with a propane torch, about a minute:


Stick a candle to it, all around, let the wax get sucked into the threads:


Comes out like a breeze:


Remove the 6 fixing plates and screws (10mm). Keep track of their position because there are two types:


Drop the pan:


And remove the filter, 3 screws:


Examine then clean the pan:


Magnets collect some gunk. This is actually not bad:


Don't forget to replace the magnets (missing in this pic):


If your gasket looks like this, definitely replace it.


Install the new filter.

Install the new gasket.

Carefully reattach the pan to the tranny, attaching the dipstick tube and 30mm bolt first. Then each of the fixing plates and screws, making sure that your gasket does not shift out of position.

If need be, put some anti-seize on the 30mm dipstick bolt.


Be real careful re-torquing the bolts.

Fill with about 4qts of ATF of your choice, then run it, drive it, warm it up, check the level, then top off if necessary.

All done.

Oh, and if you should happen to over-torque and break the drain bolt like a certain idiot I know (me), here's a good replacement: part number JLM655 and washer JLM649.

Padre

 

I assume that's from the "Your Garage" banner.

Ignore it. That Amazon feature only works if the items listed specify fitment. In this case, Beck Arnley did not.

Padre

 

Some more notes for future searchers:

Parts are variously called oil sump pan, tranny pan, dipstick tube, drain plug.

Transmission is for 4.0 liter, ZF 4HP-24, 4HP24, ZF4HP24, also older ones may be ZF 4HP-22, 4HP22, ZF4HP22.

XJS has the shallow pan, not the deep pan like 4.0 XJ6's with the same transmission.

This means the oil filter is shallow, without the 1" pickup tube. The part number is listed here: Part no. JLM2128 | Oil screen parts from Jaguar Classic Parts UK

Problem is that when you search for JLM2128 you will usually find the one for the XJ6 that has the 1" pick-up tube.

If it looks like this, don't use it:


It should look like this:


Padre

 

Padre,

Great Work!!!!

Thanks so much!!!!

Softball60/Paul

 

Let us know how it goes and any lessons learned.

Padre

 

Padre,

You are correct on the filter fitment issue. I ran into this when I ordered a trans. filter for my '95 which is the same as the '96. What the system said was the correct filter ended up coming with the 1" tube and would not work with the shallow pan on the XJS.

 

Guys,

Thanks for the update.

One (1) question: I read somewhere that the front transmission mount has to be removed along with the Spring Mount for the Trans.

You did not mention anything about the mounts. Was the removal of the mount for another model??

Thanks

Paul

 

You're good. No need to remove. The tranny mount is the black piece on the right of this picture:



Padre

 

Of course, while you're down there, it would be a good time to inspect and refresh the gearbox (tranny) mount.

Here's why and how I did mine: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...7/#post1461040

Padre

 

Padre,

You are a gentleman and a scholar> There is a place up in Jaguar heaven for guys like you.

Thanks

Softball 60/Paul
1996 XJS 2+2 Conv., 1957 XK140 Drophead, 1989 560SL and everyother british sports car known to mankind

 

BTW, how much you refill the ATF depends on how much you drain. 4qts worked for me, judge yours accordingly. The torque converter retains some, and I was able to get a good amount out. The manual says 4.2 to 5.3 qts.

Padre

 

Padre,

Just finished an hour ago.

ALL LOOKS GREAT.......NO LEAKS AFTER DRIVING 25 Miles.

Absolutely no issues!!!!!!

Thanks for the information you supplied

Softball60/Paul