| Installation instructions - CJ5/XK |
Congratulations on the purchase of your CJ5/XK - the ultimate five speed conversion for your Jaguar XK!
Your kit should contain the following items:
- New Classic Jaguar 5 speed transmission (see ratio table below)
- CJ5/XK billet aluminium adapter plate
- Grade 8 fastener kit
- CJ5 speedo cable complete with speedo drive gear
- New CJ5 drive shaft
- Heavy duty CJ5 clutch disc (10")
- Billet polished stainless steel shifter
- Billet 5 speed shift knob
- Wiring for reverse lamp switch
- Detailed installation instructions
- 5 year/unlimited mileage limited warranty certificate
Installing your new CJ5/XK is a simple process!
- Your transmission has been shipped dry - we recommend Mobil One ATF (automatic transmission fluid)
- Remove the original bellhousing from the Jaguar 4 speed gearbox
- Install the Team CJ adaptor plate to the bellhousing using the 8 x 1 1/2" - 7/16" bolts and washers supplied with your kit
- Although not essential, we recommend installing the original locking tabs

- Place bellhousing upside down on a sturdy workbench (or a clean floor) and you should see the tips of the 8 bolts just shy of the mating surface of the CJ5/XK adaptor plate
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- Carefully lower your CJ5/XK transmission into the machined recess in the CJ5/XK adaptor plate
- Secure the transmission to the bellhousing using the 4 x 1 1/4" - 1/2" bolts and lock washers

- Install trans mount/buffer supplied with your kit to the chassis cross-member
- Install your clutch and bolt the bellhousing to the engine in the normal way (using the original bellhousing bolts)
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- Install shifter using the two bolts already installed in the shifter tower
- Hook up CJ5/XK speedo cable
- Push reversing light connector into the fitting on the side of the transmission casing and hook it up with the original Jaguar harness
If you have any problems or questions please do not hesitate to contact our tech support dept on (512) 288 8800 or by email at: techsupport@classicjaguar.comThank you for your purchase - and good luck!
Dan Mooney
Team CJ