Sd card ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 User Guide

Engine Structure (03.01)
3-1-22Workshop ManualIssue 4, November 2008
7. Remove LH exhaust camshaft bearing cap retaining
bolts (x10) evenly and in stages (see Figure).
Figure 1
8. Note their orientation and markings and remove the LH exhaust camshaft bearing caps.
9. Remove LH exhaust ca mshaft (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
10. Remove bolts (x2) securing front end of LH cylinder
head to cylinder block.
11. Remove bolts (x10), evenly and in stages securing LH cylinder head to cylinder block (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
12. With assistance, remove LH cylinder head assembly.
13. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
14. Remove nuts (x8) securing RH exhaust manifold to cylinder head.
15. Remove LH exhaust manifold, remove and discard gasket.
16. Remove Torx bolts (x2), spacer on exhaust Torx bolt, securing RH intake and exhaust camshaft sprockets to
camshafts (see Figure 4).
Figure 4
17. Remove bolts (x2) securing RH secondary timing chain
tensioner to cylinder head (see Figure 5).
Figure 5
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23. Remove RH exhaust camshaft bearing cap retaining
bolts (x10) evenly and in stages (see Figure 10).
Figure 10
24. Note their orientation and markings and remove the RH exhaust camshaft bearing caps.
25. Remove RH exhaust camshaft (see Figure 11).
Figure 11
26. Remove bolts (x2) securing front end of RH cylinder head to cylinder block.
27. Remove bolts (x10), evenly and in stages securing RH cylinder head to cylinder block (see Figure 12).
Figure 12
28. With assistance, remove RH cylinder head assembly.
29. Remove and discard cylinder head gasket.
Installation
1. Thoroughly clean LH and RH cylinder head faces and retaining bolt pockets.
2. Thoroughly clean LH and RH cylinder block faces.
3. Thoroughly clean and dry LH and RH cylinder head retaining bolts.
4. Install new RH cylinder gasket, locate on dowels.
5. With assistance, install RH cylinder head, locate on dowels.
6. Install and torque tighten cylinder head bolts (x12) in the correct sequence.
7. Lubricate camshaft journals , camshaft lobes, bearing
surfaces on cylinder head and bearing caps with clean
engine oil.
8. Install RH exhaust camshaft, install bearing caps (x5) in their original positions.
9. Install bolts (x10) and torque tighten in the sequence specified.
10. Install sprocket retaining Torx bolt in camshaft.
11. Rotate camshaft accordingly and check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
12. Repeat procedure and install RH intake camshaft.
13. Remove sprocket retaining Torx bolt.
14. Rotate RH intake and exhaust camshafts until timing flats on each camshaft face uppermost.
15. Install tool (303-530) to RH cylinder head to secure camshafts, install and tighten bolts (x3).
16. Install new LH cylinder gasket, locate on dowels.
17. With assistance, install LH cylinder head, locate on dowels.
18. Install and torque tighten cylinder head bolts (x12) in the correct sequence.
19. Lubricate LH exhaust camshaf t journals, camshaft lobes,
bearing surfaces on cylinder head and bearing caps with
clean engine oil.
20. Install LH exhaust camshaft, install bearing caps (x5) in their original positions.
21. Install bolts (x10) and torque tighten in the sequence specified.
22. Install sprocket retaining Torx bolt in LH exhaust camshaft.
23. Rotate LH exhaust camshaft accordingly and check each valve clearance using feeler gauges.
24. Remove sprocket retaining Torx bolt.
25. Install LH intake camshaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.BV Camshaft - Intake - LH - Renew
With Engine Removed).
26. Install timing chain tensio ning tool (303-532) into RH
exhaust camshaft sprocket.
27. Apply a force to the tool (303-532) in an anti-clockwise direction and torque tighten RH sprocket Torx bolts.
Remove special tool.
28. Connect multiplugs to LH and RH camshaft timing sensors.
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Lubrication System (03.02)
Engine (03.00)3-2-2 Workshop Manual Issue 5, Janauary 2010
Specifications
Engine Oil Specification
Maintenance
Oil Pressure Pump to Sump Gasket -
Renew
1. Remove crankshaft timing chain sprocket (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.AK Sprocket -
Crankshaft - Renew).
2. Install guide pin through lower hole on chain tensioner. 3. Remove bolt that attaches
the oil pressure pump chain
tensioner assembly to engine bedplate (refer to Figure
1).
4. Remove tensioner assembly.
5. Remove bolts (x3) that attach the oil pressure pump to sump.
6. Release chain from oil pres sure pump sprocket, remove
oil pump.
7. Remove and discard oil pressure pump gasket.
Installation
1. Clean oil pressure pump and mating face on sump.
2. Install new gasket to sump, align to dowels (x2).
3. Position oil pressure pump, install chain on pump sprocket.
4. Install oil pressure pump, align to dowels (x2), Install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
5. Install chain tensioner, install and torque tighten bolt, remove guide pin.
6. Install crankshaft timing chain sprocket (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.AK Sprocket -
Crankshaft - Renew).
Oil Pump Chain - Renew
Removal
1. Remove oil pressure pump gasket (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.AG Gasket - Oil Pressure
Pump to Sump - Renew)
Engine oil
Europe/Aus/USA Castrol Edge Sport 10W-60
To achieve the required high performance of synthetic
lubricants, do not mi x with mineral oils.
Capacity Europe (Litres)UK
(Pints)USA
(Qts.)
Full System 13 23 11
Service Fill 10 18 9
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb/ft
Oil filter 15 - 18 11-13
Sump plug 20 - 26 15-19
Sump bolts 20 - 22 15-16
Oil delivery pump bolts 19 - 23 14-17
Oil scavenger pump bolts 19 - 23 14-17
Oil scavenger filters 11 - 13 8-10
Oil temperature sensor 16 - 24 12-17
Oil pressure switch 11 - 15 8-11
Oil pump tensioner bracket 11 - 13 8-10
10W-60
AuthorityStandard
API SL/CF
ACEA A3/B3/B4
Oil 10W-60 has both API and ACEA and therefore meets
more demanding tests than eith er API or ACEA oils alone.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Figure 1
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Oil Pump Chain-Renew 03.02.AJ
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2. Remove bolts (x3) that attach the oil scavenge pump to sump (refer to Figure 1).
3. Remove oil scavenge pump, remove and discard gasket (refer to Figure 2).
4. Release chain from oil pu mp drive sprocket, remove
chain (refer to Figure 3).Installation
1. Clean oil scavenge pump and mating face on sump.
2. Install new oil scavenge pump gasket, align on dowels (x2).
3. Install chain onto oil scavenge pump sprocket.
4. Install oil scavenge pump, align to dowels (x2), Install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
5. Install chain onto oil pump drive sprocket.
6. Install oil pressure pump gasket (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 03.02.AG Gasket - Oil Pressure
Pump to Sump - Renew).
Oil Sump Pan - Renew
Removal
1. Remove oil sump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure
03.02.BN Pan - Oil Sump - Remove and Reseal).
2. Remove bolt that attach the crankshaft timing sensor, remove sensor (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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6. Remove bolts (x4) that attach the LH and RH HEGO sensor multiplug brackets to sump (refer to Figure 5).
7. Disconnect multiplug from A/C compressor.
8. Remove bolts (x4) that attach the A/C compressor to mounting bracket. Tie compressor aside.
9. Remove bolts (x2) that attach the inlet and outlet oil pipes to sump (refer to Figure 6).
10. Release both oil pipes toge ther from sump, remove and
discard O-ring seals from pipes. 11. Remove Torx bolts (x4) that attach the A/C compressor
mounting bracket to engine bedplate and sump.
Remove bracket (refer to Figure 7).
12. Note fitted position of clutch bleed tube bracket, remove bolts (x4) that attach the torque tube to sump
(refer to Figure 8).
Figure 5
WA R N I N G
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
Figure 6
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Figure 8
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5. Release harness clips (x6) from sump (refer to Figure 4). 6. Remove bolts (x4) that attach the LH and RH HEGO
sensor multiplug brackets to sump (refer to Figure 5).
7. Disconnect multiplug from A/C compressor.
8. Remove bolts (x4) that attach the A/C compressor to mounting bracket. Tie compressor aside.
9. Remove bolts (x2) that attach the inlet and outlet oil pipes to sump (refer to Figure 6).
10. Release both oil pipes together from sump, remove and discard O-ring seals from pipes.
Figure 4
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WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
Figure 6
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Cooling System (03.03)
Engine (03.00)3-3-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, Janauary 2010
9. Install grill (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
10. Install cooling fan pack (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.EB Fan and Motor Assembly Radiator -
Renew).
11. Raise vehicle
12. Install bottom radiator cros smember (bolts x4) (torque).
13. Install PAS pipe bracket to cross member (bolt x1).
14. Refill coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
Air Conditioning Condenser - Renew
Removal
1. Recover refrigerant gas fr om A/C system (refer to
Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refrigerant Gas
- Recover/Recharge - Renew).
2. Remove grille (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
3. Remove slam panel (screws x12).
4. Remove bolts (x4), that attach the PAS fluid cooler to bonnet latch cross member. Tie fluid cooler aside.
5. Remove bolts (x6), and spacers (x2) that attach the bonnet latch cross member to body and position aside.
6. Remove bolts (x2), that attach the condenser pipe connections. Plug pipes and block connections.
7. Remove and discard O-rings (x2) from pipe connections.
8. Remove bolts (x2), that attach the condenser to radiator, remove condenser.
Installation
1. Install condenser to radiator, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
2. Clean pipe connections, remove plugs.
3. Install new O-rings to pipe connections. Connect pipes
to condenser. Install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
4. Install bonnet latch cross member, install spacers and bolts (torque).
5. Position PAS fluid cooler to cross member, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
6. Install slam panel.
7. Install grille (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew). 8. Refrigerant gas re-charge A/C system (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refrigerant Gas - Recover/
Recharge - Renew).
Radiator Fan Modulator - Remove and
Install
Removal
1. Remove the radiator fan and motor assembly. (0303DB - Radiator Fan and Motor Assembly).
2. Disconnect the two electrical connectors from the radiator fan modulator.
3. Release the five fir tree cl ips that attach the wiring
harness for the radiator fan modulator to the fan cowl.
4. Release the two electrical connectors for the radiator fan modulator from the mount.
5. Remove the screw that attaches the radiator fan modulator to the fan cowl.
6. Remove the radiator fan modulator.
Install
1. Install the radiator fan modulator.
2. Install and tighten the screw that attaches the radiator fan modulator to the fan cowl.
3. Attach the two electrical connectors for the radiator fan modulator to the mount.
4. Install the five fir tree clips that attach the wiring harness for the radiator fan modulator to the fan cowl.
5. Connect the two electrical connectors to the radiator fan modulator.
6. Install the radiator fan and motor assembly. (03.03.DB - Radiator Fan and Motor Assembly).
Expansion Tank Assembly - Renew
Remove
1. Using a syringe, remove coolant from expansion tank.
2. Remove bolts (x4), remove LH corner cross brace.
3. Release clips, disconnect coolant hoses (x3) from expansion tank.
4. Remove upper bolt and side nut that attaches the expansion tank.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Radiator Fan Modulator - Remove and
Install 03.03.EC
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Expansion Tank Assembly - Renew 03.03.FB
WAR NI NG
DO NOT REMOVE THE PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE
COOLANT IS HOT. ALLOW TIME FOR THE COOLANT /
ENGINE TO COOL. TAKE PARTICULAR CARE TO AVOID BURNS FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM.

Emission Control (03.08)
Engine (03.00)
October 2005 Workshop Manual 3-8-3
2. Disconnect hose from oil separator (quickfit) and
remove.
Installation
1. Install hose to oil separator (quickfit).
2. Connect hose to cam cover (quickfit).
Exhaust Valve to Exhaust Manifold Tube
Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove flange nuts (x2) on RH exhaust manifold. Remove and discard gasket.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Undo tube union connection (x1) at exhaust valve, remove tube.
Installation
1. Clean flange and pipe connections.
2. Align tube and loosely connect at the valve.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Fit new gasket to manifold flange.
5. Install tube assembly. install and torque tighten nuts (x2).
6. Lower vehicle on ramp.
7. Torque tighten valve union connection.
Oil Separator to Inlet Manifold Hose-
Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect hose from throttle body adaptor assembly (quickfit).
2. Disconnect hose from PCV valve (quickfit), remove hose.
Installation
1. Install hose to PCV valve (quickfit).
2. Connect hose to throttle body adapter assembly (quickfit).
EGR Module-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vacuum tube and multiplug from EGR module. 2. Loosen and disconnect pipe union, EGR module to
exhaust manifold.
3. Remove bolts (x2) securi ng EGR module to inlet
manifold, remove EGR module, discard gasket.
Installation
1. Clean EGR module and mating face on inlet manifold.
2. Install EGR module with new gasket, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
3. Clean EGR module pipe and union connection.
4. Install and torque tighten pipe union.
5. Connect multiplug and vacuum tube to EGR module.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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Engine Sealing (03.10)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, Janauary 2010 Workshop Manual 3-10-1
Engine (03.00)
Engine Sealing (03.10)
Specifications
Maintenance
Engine Timing Cover - Renew
1. Remove the front subframe (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 02.01.BA Subframe Assembly - Front -
Remove for Access and Refit).
2. Put an applicable container in position under the engine
to collect drained oil.
3. Remove the sump drain plug and drain the oil from the engine.
4. Remove the oil tank assembly (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.CA Tank Assembly - Oil
Cooler - Renew).
5. Drain cooling system (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
6. Remove the left cam cover (Refer to ’Left Side Cam Cover - Remove and Install’, page 3-10-4) 7. Remove the outer and inner seals from the left cam
cover.
8. Remove the right cam cover (Refer to ’Right Side Cam Cover - Remove and Install’, page 3-10-9).
9. Remove the outer and inner seals from the right cam cover.
10. Release the clips and disconnect the two coolant hoses from the coolant manifold.
11. Release the clip and disconnect the hose from oil the separator.
12. Remove the four M6 Torx screws that attach the coolant manifold to the cylinder heads (Refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
13. Release the coolant manifold from the coolant pipe.
14. Disconnect the electrical connector for the temperature sensor.
15. Remove the coolant manifold.
16. Remove and discard the two O-rings from the manifold.
17. Loosen the three M6 attachment screws for the water pump pulley (Refer to Figure 2).
Figure 2
18. Turn the auxiliary drive be lt tensioner to release the
tension from the drive belt.
19. Remove the drive belt.
20. Remove the three M6 screws that attach the water pump pulley and remove the pulley.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb./ft.
Cam cover 10 7
Dipstick tube 6 4
Timing cover:
Bolts 1 to 7, 9 to 18 and 20 to 27
Bolts 8 and 19
12

10
9

7
Crankshaft pulley bolt 320 236
Alternator mounting bracket 21 15.5
Alternator 40 30
Coolant manifold 9 6.5
Coolant pump 12 9
Coolant pump pulley 10 + 45° 7 + 45°
PAS pump 21 15.5
Accessory drive belt idler pulleys 40 30
Accessory drive be lt tensioner 40 30
Heater hose brackets:
M6 Bolts
M5 Nuts
12

5
9

3.7
Harness support brackets:
M5 Nut
M6 Screw
M8 Screw
5

10
25
3.7

7
18.5
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
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21. Remove the M10 bolt that attaches the auxiliary drive belt tensioner and remove tensioner (Refer to Figure 3).
Figure 3
22. Remove the two bolts that attach the inspection cover to lower crankcase and remove the cover.
23. Install the tool (303-1185) to hold the flywheel. Install and tighten the two bolts.
24. Remove and discard the M16 screw that attaches the crankshaft pulley.
25. Install the thrust-button of tool (303 -1186) into crankshaft.
26. Put the tool into the pulley.
27. Attach the tool with the two bolts.
28. Turn the centre bolt clockwise to withdraw the pulley from the crankshaft.
29. Collect the crankshaft pulley, locking ring and the thrust button for the special tool.
30. Remove the special tool from the pulley.
31. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the pulley.
32. Remove the bolt that attaches the alternator idler pulley and remove the pulley.
33. Remove the bolt that attaches the idler pulley for the air- conditioning compressor and remove the pulley.
34. Put an applicable container under the oil filter to collect drained oil.
35. Remove the oil filter.
36. Release the oil separator drain tube from the timing cover.
37. Release the clip for the oil separator drain tube from the bracket.
38. Release the cover for the battery cable from the alternator. 39. Remove the nut that attaches the battery cable to the
alternator and remove the cable. (Refer to Figure 4).
Figure 4
40. Disconnect the electrical connector from the alternator.
41. Remove the M8 bolt that attaches the top of the alternator.
42. Remove the M10 bolt and the nut that attaches the bottom of the alternator and remove the alternator.
43. Remove the three Torx bolts that attach the alternator mounting bracket to the cylinder block.
44. Remove the bracket (Refer to Figure 5).
Figure 5
45. Remove the three M8 bolts that attach the PAS pump to the mounting bracket and move the pump away.
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.
USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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