wheel alignment ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Owner's Manual

Rear Suspension (04.02)
Suspension (04.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 4-2-5
14. Tie driveshaft aside.
15. Remove Allen bolts (x4) securing hub bearing assembly in vertical link.
16. Release/remove hub bearing assembly from vertical link.
17. Remove Torx screws (x4) secu ring disc shield to vertical
link.
Installation
1. Clean vertical link, disc sh ield and hub bearing carrier.
2. Install disc shield to vert ical link, install and torque
tighten Torx screws (x4).
3. Install hub bearing assembly in vertical link. Install and tighten Allen bolts.
4. Release driveshaft.
5. Align to driveshaft, install vertical link to upper suspension arm. Install bolt/nut. Do not torque tighten at
this stage.
6. Align vertical link to lower suspension arm. Install bolt/ nut. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
7. Install hub nut. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
8. Clean brake disc.
9. Install disc and Torx screws (x2) and tighten Torx screws.
10. Install caliper and Allen bolts (x2) and tighten to.
11. Install handbrake caliper and retaining bolts (x2), tighten bolts.
12. Install ABS speed sensor, install and torque tighten Torx screw.
13. Install ABS sensor multiplug.
14. Install toe rod to vertical link, install bolt/nut. Do not torque tighten at this stage.
15. Install road wheel/s
16. Pump brake pedal.
17. Lower vehicle on ramp.
18. With assistance, torque tighten rear hub nut.
19. Correctly torque tighten all suspension nuts/bolts.
20. 4 wheel alignment - check/ adjust(see Workshop Manual
procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment - Check and
Adjust)
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Road Wheels and Tyres (04.04)
Suspension (04.00)4-4-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
Ty r e D a m a g e
Vehicle vibrations Tyres and wheels mismatched Install correct tyre and wheel combination.
Inflation pressure too high or too lo w Correct pressure to specification
Uneven tyre wear Refer to Diagnosis and Testing .
Out-of-balance wheel, tyre, wheel hub
or disc assembly Determine the out-of-balance component and
balance or install a new part.
Damaged or distorted wheel from road
impact hazard or incorrect handling Install a new wheel.
Excessive radial runout Install a new wheel or tyre. Check for incorrect wheel and tyre specifications.
Excessive lateral runout Install a new wheel or tyre.
Incorrectly seated tyre Remount the tyre.
Loose wheel mountings - damaged
wheel studs, wheel nuts, worn or
broken wheel hub face or foreign
material on mounting faces Tighten or install new parts. Clean mounting
surfaces.
Defective wheel bearings Install a new bearing set.
Brake disc imbalance
Water in tyres Remove water.
Loose engine or transmission mounts Install new mount nuts / install new mounts.
Incorrect front end alignment Align front end.
Loose or worn driveline or suspension
parts Repair or install new parts.
Excessive driveshaft runout or
imbalance Install a new driveshaft.
Worn or damaged flexible drive joint Install a new driveshaft.
Damaged wheel hub stud
threads Sliding wheel across the wheel studs
during installation. Loose wheel nuts
Install new wheel studs.
Broken wheel studs Loose or over tightened wheel nuts Install new wheel studs.
Corrosion and contamination
streaks from the wheel hub
wheel stud holes Loose wheel nuts Check complete assembly. Install new parts.
Damaged wheel nuts Loose wheel assembly Install new wheel nuts.
Over-tightened wheel nuts Install new wheel nuts.
Frozen wheel nuts Corrosion or galling If corrosion is light, wire brush away corrosion.
If corrosion is excessive install new wheel studs
and wheel nuts.
SymptomPossible Source(s):Action(s)
SymptomDescription
Age Deterioration Cracking and crazing of the tread and side wall rubber, sometimes accompanied by carcass
deformation. An indication that the tyres have been in service for a very long time.
Neglected Cut Damage through accidental cuts or penetrations will extend in use due to continued flexing and /
or ingress of moisture and road matter.
Impact Fracture Resultant damage from impact fractures is not always visible externally and, therefore, as a safety
precaution the tyre should be removed and examined.
Casing fracture caused by severe localized impact through driving over kerbs, hitting potholes
and / or objects in the road.
A double fracture caused by crushing the side wall of the tyre between an object and the rim
flange.
In both instances, such damage can lead to sudd en and dangerous tyre deflation some time after
the impact occurred.

Road Wheels and Tyres (04.04)
Suspension (04.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 4-4-7
Repairs
In view of the high performance capability of the vehicle,
damaged tyres should be renewed and not repaired.
Care of Alloy Road Wheels
Aluminium alloy road wheels are covered with a protective
coating. To prevent corrosion it is essential that this coating
is not damaged. When removing or installing tyres only
equipment utilizing spigot or stud hole clamping must be
used. The equipment must not have any moving parts which
contact the road wheel, and ty re levers must not be used.
To clean road wheels use warm soapy water; stubborn stains
can be removed using a soft brush or by using a proprietary
alloy road wheel cleaner.
Road Wheel Alignment
It is important that correct road wheel alignment be
maintained. Misalignment causes tyre tread to be scrubbed
off laterally because the natural direction of the road wheel
differs from that of the vehicle.
A sharp ‘fin’ protrusion on the edge of each pattern rib is a
sure sign of misalignment.
• ‘Fins’ on the inside edges of the pattern ribs, particularly on the nearside tyre, indicate Toe-in.
• ‘Fins’ on the outside edges, particularly on the offside tyre, indicate Toe-out.
With minor misalignment, the ev idence is less noticeable
and sharp pattern edges may be caused by road camber
even when the road wheel alignment is correct. In such
c a s e s i t i s b e t t e r t o m a k e s u r e b y c h e c k i n g w i t h a n a l i g n m e n t
gauge. Road camber affects the direction of the vehicle by
imposing a side thrus t and , if le ft to follow its natural cou rs e,
the vehicle will drift towards its nearside. This is instinctively
corrected by steering towards the road centre and, as a
result, the vehicle runs crab wise. The diagram shows why
nearside tyres are very sensitive to too much Toe-in and
offside tyres to Toe-out. It also shows why sharp ‘fins’ appear on one tyre but not on
the other, and why the direction of misalignment can be
determined by noting the position of the ‘fins’. Severe
misalignment produces clea
r evidence on both tyres.
Front road wheels on a moving vehicle should be parallel.
Tyre wear can be affected noticeably by quite small
variations from this condition. It will be noted from the
diagram that even with parallel road wheels, the vehicle is
still out of line with its dire ction of movement, but there is
less tendency for the wear to be concentrated on one tyre.
The near front tyre sometimes persists in wearing faster and
more unevenly than the other tyres, even when the
mechanical condition of the vehicle and tyre maintenance
are satisfactory. The more severe the average road camber,
the more marked this tendency will be.
Caution
When a new tyre is installe d, always renew the tyre
valve.

Road Wheels and Tyres (04.04)
Suspension (04.00)4-4-8 Workshop Manual May 2007
Misalignment Effects
Alignment Precautions
The following alignment precau tions should be observed:
1. The vehicle should have come to rest from a forward movement. This ensures, as fa r as possible, that the road
wheels are in natura l running positions.
2. It is preferable for alignment to be checked with the vehicle laden (Refer to

Front Disc Brake (06.03)
Brake Systems (06.00)6-3-4 Workshop Manual Version 6, March 2010
Front Caliper-Renew
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Remove the road wheel.
3. Remove the pad wear sensor.
4. Move the caliper pistons into to the caliper to release the pads.
5. Remove the brake pad retaining pins and anti-rattle spring.
6. Remove the pads and shims from the caliper.
7. Disconnect the brake hose.
8. Install sealing plugs into the open brake-pipe port of the caliper and the hose to prevent contamination.
9. Remove and discard the two caliper attachment bolts.
10. Remove the caliper.
Installation
1. Clean the pads, pins, shims and the spring .
2. Install a new caliper and attach it with two new bolts.
3. Torque the two caliper attachment bolts.
4. Apply anti-seize compound to the pads, pins and shims.
5. Install the pads and shims into the caliper.
6. Install the pad retaining pins and spring into the caliper.
7. Remove the sealing plug from the brake-pipe port.
7.1 Loosely install the brake hose union into the caliper.
7.2 Make sure that the brake hose alignment line is straight. Adjust the hose if necessary.
7.3 Install the alignment tool (206-100).
7.4 Use the tool to align the hose and tighten the union to 22 Nm .
7.5 Do a check of the hose alignment again. If the hose is not correctly aligned, loosen the union and adjust
the hose. Tighten the union to 22 Nm.
8. Install the pad wear sensor.
9. Remove the dust cap from the bleed nipple.
10. Install the bleed bottle.
11. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the correct level.
12. With the aid of one more person, bleed the brake caliper.
13. Remove the bleed bottle.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)WAR NI NG
DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO REMOVE BRAKE
PAD DUST. THE DUST CAN BE DANGEROUS. ALWAYS USE A VACUUM BRUSH OR THE RECOMMENDED BRAKE CLEANER TO REMOVE BRAKE PAD DUST.
WA R N I N G
ALWAYS INSTALL NEW BOLTS WHEN YOU INSTALL THE BRAKE CALIPER. IF YOU DO NOT THE BOLTS
CAN BREAK AND CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE.
When you install new brake pads, install a new brake pad wear sensor.
CAUTION
MAKE SURE THAT THE ALIGNMENT LINE ON THE BRAKE HOSE STAYS IN A STRAIGHT LINE. IF THE
ALIGNMENT LINE IS NOT STRAIGHT, THE BRAKE HOSE IS TWISTED. THIS CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL.
CAUTION
ON LEFT AND RIGHT CALIPERS, THE BRAKE HOSE MUST GO TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE CAR.

Front Disc Brake (06.03)
Brake Systems (06.00)6-3-6 Workshop Manual Version 6, March 2010
4. Remove the sealing plugs from the port in the caliper and the hose.
4.1 Loosely install the brake hose union into the caliper.
4.2 Make sure that the brake hose alignment line is straight. Adjust the hose if necessary.
4.3 Install the alignment tool (206-100).
4.4 Use the tool to align the hose and tighten the union to 22 Nm .
4.5 Do a check of the hose alignment again. If the hose is not correctly aligned, loosen the union and adjust
the hose. Tighten the union to 22 Nm.
5. Remove the pedal support.
6. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the correct level.
7. Get the aid of one more person and bleed the brake caliper.
8. Remove the bleed bottle.
9. Install the bleed nipple dust cap.
10. Clean all spilled brake fluid.
11. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the correct level.
12. Install the road wheel.
13. Lower the vehicle. CAUTION
MAKE SURE THAT THE ALIGNMENT LINE ON THE BRAKE HOSE STAYS IN A STRAIGHT LINE. IF THE
ALIGNMENT LINE IS NOT STRAIGHT, THE BRAKE
HOSE IS TWISTED. THIS CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL.
CAUTION
ON LEFT AND RIGHT CALIPERS, THE BRAKE HOSE MUST GO TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE CAR.

Rear Disc Brakes (06.04)
Brake system (06.00)6-4-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
Rear Brake Hose Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel/s
3. Remove bleed nipple dust caps.
4. Fit bleed bottle to RHR/LHR Caliper, open bleed nipples (x1).
5. Fit bleed bottle to RHF/LHF Caliper, open bleed nipples (x1).
6. Depress brake pedal >60 mm and secure with support.
7. Tighten RHF/LHR bleed nipple, remove bleed bottle and fit dust cap.
8. Tighten RHR/LHR bleed nipple, remove bleed bottle.
9. Remove clips (x3) wear indicator harness to brake hose.
10. Remove brake hose from Ca liper (cap and plug open
orifices).
11. Remove brake union from hose.
12. Remove hose C-clip and remove hose.
Installation
1. Install hose C-clip and hose.
2. Install brake union to hose (torque).
3. Install brake pipe to Cali per (torque) using alignment
tool (206-100).
4. Remove pedal support.
5. Top-up brake fluid.
6. Bleed brake Caliper with assistance. 7. Remove bleed bottle.
8. Fit bleed nipple dust caps.
9. Clean off excess fluid.
10. Top-up brake fluid.
11. Install road wheel/s
12. Lower vehicle on ramp.
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Manual Transmission (07.03)
Transmission (07.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 7-3-11
36. Mark and disconnect valve-block connectors positions. Disconnect multiplugs (x5) (see Figure 10).
37. Remove bolt valve block to transaxle (see Figure 11).
38. Remove nuts (x3) securing valve block to transaxle and remove Sportshift hydrau lic kit (see Figure 12).
Install
1. Install Sportshift hydraulic ki t valve block to stud and fit
nuts.
2. Install bolt valve block to transaxle. 3. Connect multiplugs (x5) to valve block.
4. Connect dry break quick-fit connector to torque tube
pipe.
5. Install pump to transaxle.
6. Install ground eye to pump body.
7. Connect pump multiplug.
8. Clean mating faces and install new shifter unit gasket to dowels.
9. Ensure alignment of selector mechanism with shifter unit
and install shifter unit.
10. Install harness clip into shifter casing.
11. Secure hoses to support clip.
12. Connect gear position sensor to multiplug.
13. Install gear position sensor (screws x4).
14. Raise transaxle, install harness clip to subframe.
15. Connect transaxle breather pipe.
16. Raise transaxle to fitted position. Install transaxle mounting brackets and hydramounts, install and torque
tighten new bolts (x8).
17. Align hydramounts to subframe, lower lifter, install and torque nuts. Remove lifter.
18. Position reservoir to bracket and fit clamp (bolt x1).
19. Position reservoir hose and secure clips.
20. Remove plugs, connect and torque oil cooler unions.
21. Apply thread lock to new Allen bolts.
22. Align drive shafts to transaxle flanges, clean and install plates (x6), install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x12).
23. Position earth lead to transaxle, install and torque tighten bolt.
24. Install shear plate, install bolts (x8), tighten bolts to correct torque.
25. Install tunnel heatshield, install bolts/washers (x4),
tighten bolts to correct torque.
26. Install centre and rear exha ust pipe assembly, align to
both catalysts. tighten clamp nuts to correct torque.
27. Install bolts (x4) into centre mounting.
28. Install subframe cross brace, install bolts (x4) and torque.
29. Install rear exhaust silencer assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Muffler & Bypass Valve
Assembly - Re move for Access & Refit).
30. Roadster Only - Install centre undertray (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.02.MB Undertray - Centre -
Renew).
31. Install road wheel(s).
32. Lower vehicle on ramp, remove securing straps.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
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WA R N I N G
OBSERVE ALL TRANSAXLE OIL MANUFACTURERS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN HANDLING
COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH
TRANSAXLE OIL.
New Allen bolts should have a thread lock coating.

Clutch Assembly (08.01)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 8-1-3
8. Remove bolts (x8) from flywheel to crankshaft and discard bolts (see Fig. 3).
9. Remove bolts (x2) and collect special tool SKAM14546 OTC.
10. Release flywheel from dowels and remove flywheel.
Installation
1. Clean flywheel and mating face on crankshaft flange.
2. Inspect pilot bearing for wear.
3. Position flywheel and align to dowel(s) on crankshaft flange.
4. Install bolts (x8) and install special tool SKAM14546 OTC to restrain flywheel.
5. Tighten flywheel bolts in the correct sequence.
6. Clean clutch cover and drive plate.
7. Install clutch assembly on flywheel and align to dowels.
8. Install bolts (x8), insert clutch alignment tool and evenly tighten bolts to the correct torque.
9. Remove clutch alignment tool.
10. Remove bolts (x2) and collect tool.
11. Install inspection cover to crankcase and tighten bolts (x2).
12. Install torque tube assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.01.CA Torque Tube Remove for Access
and Refit).
13. Lower vehicle on ramp.
14. Connect vehicle battery.
Slave Clutch Cylinder-Renew
08.00.AC
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.01.CA Torque Tube Remove for Access and Refit).
4. Release clips and remove bleed and supply pipes from slave cylinder.
5. Install clips in union
6. Loosen and remove pipe adaptors (x2) from slave cylinder (see Fig. 1).
7. Sportshift Only - Remove bolts (x2) securing clutch
position sensor to slave cylinder.
Fig. 3
Warning
The flywheel is heavy. Ensure the flywheel is supported
before removing.
Warning
The flywheel is heavy. Ensure the flywheel is supported
when installing.
Warning
The clutch assembly is heavy. Ensure the clutch
assembly is supporte d when installing.
Caution
The flywheel and pressure are a balanced assembly. Ensure alignment marks are aligned.

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Warning
Always disconnect the battery earth (- ve) terminal first.
Warning
When raising the vehicle on a ‘two post’ ramp, ensure
that the rear end of the vehicle is securely strapped to
the ramp. Failure to strap the rear of the vehicle down may lead to the vehicl e falling off the ramp.
Caution
Always plug pipe ends to prevent ingress of dirt or moisture into the system.
Fig. 1


Silencer Assembly (09.01)
Exhaust (09.00)9-1-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
2. Clean silencer and mating faces on rear pipes.
3. Remove Rear RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew).
4. Remove rear undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
5. Apply a proprietary exhaust sealant around all clamp joints
6. Remove Allen bolts (x2), loosen Allen bolts (x2), bumper diffuser to mounting brackets and remove diffuser.
7. Position silencer on lifter.
8. Install silencer, position rear hangers to body, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
9. Remove Rear LH wheel arch liner.
10. Disconnect both by-pass valve vacuum lines.
11. Remove Allen bolts (x2), loosen Allen bolts (x2), bumper diffuser to mounting brackets and Remove diffuser.
12. Position front mountings to subframe, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
13. Loosen clamp nuts (x2), remove stub pipes (x2).
14. Disconnect both by-pass valve vacuum lines.
15. Align silencer to rear pipes, install springs onto bolts (x4), install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
16. Remove bolts (x4), rear exha ust pipes to silencer. Collect
springs from bolts.
17. Loosen clamp nuts (x2), remove stub pipes (x2).
18. Install stub pipes (x2), centralise stub pipes to exhaust trim finisher. Torque ti ghten clamp nuts (x2).
19. Remove bolts (x4), securing LH and RH silencer rear
hanger brackets to body.
20. Remove bolts (x4), rear exhaust pipes to silencer and collect springs from bolts.
21. Check silencer to rear pipes for correct alignment and clearances.
22. Remove bolts (x4), silencer front mountings to subframe.
23. Remove bolts (x4), securing LH and RH silencer rear
hanger brackets to body.
24. Connect lines to both by-pass vacuum valves.
25. Position suitable lifter to support weight of silencer.
With assistance, remove silencer.
26. Remove bolts (x4), silencer front mountings to subframe.
27. Install rear bumper diffuser and install and tighten Allen
bolts (x4).
28. Install Rear RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew).
Installation
1. Position suitable lifter to su pport weight of silencer. With
assistance, remove silencer.
2. Clean silencer and mating faces on rear pipes.
3. Install Rear LH wheel arch liner.
4. Apply a proprietary exhaust sealant around all clamp joints 5. Lower vehicle on ramp.
6. Position silencer on lifter. Install silencer, position rear
hangers to body, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
7. Position front mountings to subframe, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
8. Align silencer to rear pipes, install springs onto bolts (x4), install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
9. Install stub pipes (x2), centralise stub pipes to exhaust trim finisher and torque tighten clamp nuts (x2).
10. Check silencer to rear pipes for correct alignment and clearances.
11. Connect lines to both by-pass vacuum valves.
12. Install rear bumper diffuser and install and tighten Allen bolts (x4).
13. Install rear undertray (r efer to Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
14. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Silencer and Bypass Valve Assembly-
Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Coupe Only - Remove rear undertray (refer to
Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray -
Rear - Renew).
3. Roadster Only - Remove RH rear wheel arch liner (refer
to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch
Liner - Rear - RH - Renew).
4. Roadster Only - Remove LH rear wheel arch liner.
5. Remove Allen bolts (x2, loosen Allen bolts (x2), securing bumper diffuser to mounting brackets. Remove diffuser.
6. Disconnect both by-pass valve vacuum lines.
7. Loosen clamp nuts (x2), remove stub pipes (x2).
8. Remove bolts (x4), rear exha ust pipes to silencer. Collect
springs from bolts.
9. Remove bolts (x4), securing LH and RH silencer rear
hanger brackets to body.
10. Remove bolts (x4), muffler front mountings to subframe. Remove mountings from silencer.
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ItemCode
Silencer and Bypass Valve Assembly-
Renew 09.00.KB
WAR NI NG
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER
OPERATION. LET THE EXHA UST COOL BEFORE YOU
DO WORK. IF YOU DO NO T, PESONAL INJURY CAN
OCCUR.
WAR NI NG
GET THE AID OF ONE MORE PERSON WHEN YOU
REMOVE THE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER.
THE SILENCER IS HEAVY .