check oil ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Repair Manual

Manual Transmission (07.03)
Transmission (07.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 7-3-35
8. Remove reverse light switch from transaxle (see Fig, 3).
9. Remove bolts (x3) from selector cable bracket to transaxle and collect bracket (see Figure 4).
10. Remove nuts (x2) from select or levers (x2) to transaxle
(see Figure 5).
Install
1. Clean reverse light switch, oil cooler pipes, selector levers and selector cable bracket. 2. Install selector levers (x2) and install and torque tighten
nuts (x2).
3. Install selector cable bracket and install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
4. Install and torque tighten reverse light switch.
5. Install oil cooler pipe assembly.
6. Install and torque tighten oil cooler pipe unions and support bracket bolt.
7. Fill transaxle with the specified oil to the correct level.
8. Attach slings to transaxle and connect hoist.
9. With assistance, remove transaxle from workbench and position on lifter.
10. Install transaxle assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual -
Remove for Access & Refit).
11. Install road wheel(s).
12. Test drive vehicle.
13. Raise vehicle on ramp and check transaxle oil level.
14. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
WA R N I N G
THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IS VERY HEAVY. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE TRANSAXLE, HANDLING OF THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IS A TWO
PERSON OPERATION.
WA R N I N G
THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IS VERY HEAVY. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE TRANSAXLE,
HANDLING OF THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IS A TWO PERSON OPERATION.
WA R N I N G
THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IS VERY HEAVY. TO AVOID
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE TRANSAXLE, HANDLING OF THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IS A TWO PERSON OPERATION.

Manual Control System (07.06)
Transmission (07.00)7-6-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Installation
1. Install selector cable, connect to ball joint, install horseshoe clip.
2. Connect multiplug to reverse light switch, install multiplug in bracket.
3. Install reverse light harness clip in transaxle.
4. Install transaxle mounting brackets and hydra mounts, install and torque tighten new bolts (x8).
5. Align hydra mounts to subframe, lower lifter, install and torque tighten nuts (x2). Remove lifter.
6. Remove plugs, connect and torque oil cooler unions.
7. Apply thread lock to new Allen bolts.
8. Align drive shafts to transaxle flanges, clean and install plates (x6), install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x12).
9. Position earth lead to transaxle, install and torque tighten bolt.
10. Install shear plate, install bolts (x8), tighten bolts to correct torque.
11. Install centre heatshield, install bolts (x4), tighten bolts to correct torque.
12. Install centre and rear exhaust pipe assembly, align to both catalysts. tighten clamp nuts to correct torque.
13. Install subframe cross brace, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
14. Install rear exhaust muffler (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
15. Install road wheel(s).
16. Lower vehicle on ramp, remove securing straps.
17. Position selector cable in bracket, install horseshoe clip.
18. Install selector cable ball jo int to gear lever mechanism.
19. Install panel assembly - console.
20. Connect vehicle battery.
21. Test drive vehicle.
22. Raise vehicle on ramp; Check transaxle oil level.

Fuel Tank and Lines (10.01)
Fuel (10.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 10-1-3
Fuel Tank
The fuel tank incorporates a single filler neck and check valve, internal fuel pump, internal fuel filter, a sender unit and an
‘on board refuelling vapour recovery’ system.
Fuel Pumps

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The modular fuel pump is immersed in the base of the fuel
tank. The pump can deliver up to 150 litres/hour. The in-
tank fuel line connects to the external line using a quick-fit
connector in the base of the fuel tank. During normal running, pressu
rised fuel from each fuel
pump passes from the tank, through an 3 micron in-tank fuel
filter to one of the two fuel rails on the engine.
Fuel temperature is measured on the primary fuel rail. If fuel
temperature becomes excessive, the fuel pressure is
increased to prevent fuel vaporisation (boiling).
Fuel pressure is measured by sensors on each fuel rail. The
fuel pressure to each rail is regulated as required by
continuously changing the run speed of the associated fuel
pump. Maximum pressure in the system is limited to 5.3 bar
by in-tank pressure regulators.
A constant head of fuel is maintained in the fuel pump
modules to ensure that the pumps cannot run dry in a ‘low
fuel’ situation.

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Steering Gear (11.01)
Steering (11.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 11-1-3
Vehicle tends to pull
to one side when
driven on a level
surface. Incorrect tyre pressure. Adjust tyre pressure.
Incorrect tyre size.
Different tyre or tread type.
New tyre as required.
Vehicle is unevenly or excessively loaded. Adjust load evenly.
Incorrect toe adjustment. Adjust as required.
Damaged front or rear suspension
components. New suspension components.
Steering gear valve effort out of balance. Shift transmission into neutral while driving at no more than 30 miles/hour (50 km/h) and turn the
ignition to position I (engine ‘Off’-coasting).
a. If the vehicle does not pull to one side with the
engine off, install a new steering gear.
b. If the vehicle drifts with the engine off, ‘cross switch’ the front wheel assemblies.
Test at low speed due to directional tyres.
a. If the vehicle pulls to the opposite side, switch the wheels that were on the rear to the same
side on the front.
b. If the vehicle pull direction is not changed, check the front suspension components and
toe adjustments.
Check front and rear brakes for correct
operation. Adjust as required.
Check for bent rear suspension components
and for damaged coil springs in the front
suspension. New rear suspension components.
Check the rear suspension for loose or worn
suspension components. Tighten.
New components.
Incorrect underbody alignment. Check underbody alignment.
Feedback (whining
or knocking noises
in the steering gear)
Condition where
roughness is felt in
the steering wheel by
the driver when the
vehicle is driven over
rough surfaces. Loose or worn tie-rods. New steering gear.
Steering gear bolts loose or damaged. Tighten.
New bolts.
Loose suspension bushing , bolts or ball joints. Tighten.
New components.
Damaged steering column.
Loose Column bolts. New steering column.
Tighten bolts.
Power steering
pump or reservoir
leaks Overfilled system. Correct fluid level.
Damaged fluid cap. New fluid cap.
Loose or damaged hose fittings. Tighten.
New hose.
Leakage at power steering pump. New power steering pump.
Poor returnability of
the steering Incorrect tyre pressure. Check
and adjust tyre pressure.
Incorrect tyre size or ty pe. New tyre as required.
Steering column universal joints binding . New steering column.
Steering column shaft floor seal may be torn
and fouling I-shaft. New floor seal as required.
Binding or damaged tie-rods. New steering gear.
Damaged or worn front suspension
components. New front suspension components as required.
Incorrect toe adjustment. Adjust as required.
SymptomPossible CauseAction

Steering Gear (11.01)
Steering (11.00)11-1-4 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Specifications
Excessive steering
efforts required to
turn corners and
during parking
manoeuvres Dirty fluid filter.
Low power steering pump fluid.
Clean/replace reservoir.
Fill as required. Check for system leaks.
Damaged accessory drive belt tensioner. New accessory drive belt tensioner.
Hose or oil cooler external leak. New hose or oil cooler as required.
Hose or cooler line restriction. New hose as required.
Fluid aeration.
Damaged pump. Bleed system.
Replace pump.
Fluid leakage Overfilled system. Correct fluid level.
Component leak. Locate suspect component and repair as required.
Accessory drive belt
squeal Check accessory drive belt for correct tension
or glazing .
New accessory drive belt.
‘Chirp’ noise from
steering pump Loose or worn accessory drive belt. New accessory drive belt.
Power steering
pump noisy Low fluid level. Top up and check for system leaks.
Power steering pump.
Steering hoses fouling body structure. Check for leaks. Repair
as required. New pump.
Ensure hose is secured and routed correctly.
‘Hiss’ noise Fluid flow through steering gear rotary valve -
close to ‘Full Lock’. Normal noise.
‘Whine’ noise Aerated fluid. Bleed system.
Steering wheel
vibration Road wheels out of balance. Check front end alignment.
SymptomPossible CauseAction
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ft
Ball Joint (M14 nut) 70 52
Track-Rod (lock nut) 70 52
Steering Rack to Subframe (M12) 115 85
Steering Rack Pipe Attachment Plate 9-12 7-9
Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt 21-29 15.5-21.5

Power Steering (11.02)
Steering (11.00)11-2-2 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Maintenance
Power Steering System - Bleed
Procedure
1. Do a check of the fluid level in the PAS fluid reservoir. Add fluid if necessary.
2. Start the engine and let it idle for 20 seconds.
3. Operate the steering fully to the left and then the right through three cycles.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Wait for five minutes then do a check of the fluid level in the PAS fluid reservoir again.
6. Add fluid if necessary.
7. Install the PAS fluid reservoir cap.
Power Steering Pump-Renew
Removal
1. Remove A/C compressor (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.BE Compre ssor - Air Conditioning -
Renew).
2. Coolant drain (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain & Refill).
3. Remove PAS fluid from reservoir.
4. Disconnect HP union from PAS pump pipe.
5. Remove bolt P-clip suction hose to body.
6. Remove bolt (x1) HP pump pipe to engine.
7. Remove bolts (x3) PAS pump to engine.
8. Disconnect bottom hose and move aside.
9. Unclip (x1) harness from cylinder head for access.
10. Manouvre pump forward and up.
11. Disconnect suction hose (cut off clip) and remove pump.
12. Remove HP union pipe from pump (mark position on
pump).
Installation
1. Install HP union pipe to pump (align correctly), fit new O-ring.
2. Install pump to vehicle connect suction pipe to PAS pump, align timing marks and fit new clip.
3. Manouvre pump into position.
4. Install bolts (x3) PAS pump to engine (torque).
5. Install bolt (x1) HP pump pipe to engine (torque).
6. Connect bottom hose.
7. Clip (x1) harness from cylinder head for access. 8. Install bolt P-clip suction hose to body (torque).
9. Connect HP union to PAS pump pipe, replace O-ring
(torque).
10. Coolant refill (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain & Refill).
11. Install A/C compressor (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.BE Compre ssor - Air Conditioning -
Renew).
12. Top-up PAS fluid.
13. Start and run engine, operate steering lock to lock x2.
14. Top-up PAS fluid.
Power Assisted Steering (PAS) Rack -
Remove and Install
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front undertray (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.NB - Front Undertray).
3. Remove the front wheels and tyres (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 04.04.ED - Wheel and Tyre - Pair).
4. Remove the front right side wheel-arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.GB - Front Right
Side Wheel-Arch Liner).
5. Put a container in position under the oil tank to collect oil.
6. Remove the drain plug from the oil tank.
Figure 1
7. Let the oil drain into the container.
8. Install and tighten the drain plug into the oil tank (refer to Figure 1).
9. Remove the container.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the radiator closing panel (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.AA - Radiator Closing Panel).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Power Assisted Steering (PAS) Rack -
Remove and Install 11.02.AA

Power Steering (11.02)
Steering (11.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 11-2-11
41. Install the clip that attaches the air intake pipe to the throttle body.
Figure 49
42. Remove and discard the sealing plugs from the two breather pipes and the air intake pipe.
43. Connect the two breather pipes to the air intake pipe.
Figure 50
44. Install the radiator closing panel (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.AA - Radiator Closing Panel).
45. Fill the oil tank with the correct quantity of oil.
46. Fill the PAS fluid reservoir with the correct quantity of
PAS fluid.
47. Connect the battery ground cable.
48. Bleed the PAS system.
49. Do a check of the engine oi l level. Add oil if necessary.
50. Lift the vehicle.
51. Install the front right side wheel-arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB - Front Right
Side Wheel-Arch Liner).
52. Install the front wheels and tyres (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.04.ED - Wheel and Tyre - Pair)
53. Do a check of the four-wheel alignment.
54. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe.
55. Install the front undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB - Front Undertray).
RH/LH Track Rod End-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Loosen tie rod locknut.
4. Install tool (204 - 524) on front hub, install and tighten
wheel nuts.
5. Lower vehicle to raise suspension sufficient to install ball joint removing tool (204 - 523).
6. Remove nut, track rod end to vertical link.
7. Using (204-523 Ball Joint Sp litter), release track rod end
from vertical link.
8. Remove tool (204 - 524) from front hub.
9. Count number of turns and remove track rod end from tie rod.
Installation
1. Clean track rod end taper and mating face on vertical link.
2. Install track rod end on tie rod the same amount of turns.
3. Install track rod end in vertical link.
4. Install road wheel(s).
5. Lower vehicle on ramp.
6. Carry out full vehicle geometry check/adjust.
7. Torque tie rod ball joint locknut(s).
Power Steering Pump to Rack Hose
Assembly-Renew
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
12-3-10 Workshop Manual May 2007
1. Connect an R-134a Recovery / Recycling / Recharging
unit to the vehicle A/C system.
2. Follow the Recovery / Recycling / Recharging unit manufacturer’s instructions to evacuate the A/C system.
Evacuation
The removal of unwanted air and moisture, is critical to the
correct operation of the A/C system. Moisture in the system
can be highly destructive and may cause internal blockages
due to freezing; water suspended in the lubricating oil will
damage the compressor. Once the A/C system has been
dismantled, or the refrigerant charge recovered, all traces of
moisture must be removed before charging.
Read manufacture’s instruct ions and warnings before
completing any Recovery / Recycling / Recharging
operation.
1. Connect an R-134a Recovery / Recycling / Recharging unit to the vehicle A/C system.
2. Follow the Recovery / Recycling / Recharging unit manufacturer’s instructions to evacuate the A/C system.
Charging
Read manufacture’s instruct ions and warnings before
completing any Recovery / Recycling / Recharging
operation.
1. Connect an R-134a Recovery / Recycling / Recharging unit to the vehicle A/C system.
2. Follow the Recovery / Recycling / Recharging unit manufacturer’s instructions to charge the A/C system.
Compressor oil may be drawn ou
t during this process, take
note of the quantity recovered so that it may be replaced.
It is recommended that initiall y only the high-side valve be
opened at the start of the pr ocedure. After a short time a
small depression should be seen on the low-side, at which
point the low-side valve may be opened and the evacuation
process completed. If a vacuum is not registered on the
low-side, it may indicate that the expansion valve is
permanently closed or that th e system is blocked. This
simple check may save time and effort when the system is
recharged.
Caution
Do not exceed the specificat ion when charging the A/C
system with refrigerant. Doing so will decrease the
efficiency of the A/C unit or damage the refrigeration cycle parts.
Caution
Always start the charging of refrigerant from the high-
pressure side. If charging st arts from the low-pressure
side, vanes of the A/C compressor will not be released and abnormal noise may result.

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
12-3-12 Workshop Manual May 2007
Leaks
Faults associated with low refrigerant charge weight and low pressure may be caused by leakage. Leaks traced to
mechanical connections may be caused by torque relaxation or joint face contamination. Evidence of oil around such
areas is an indicator of leakage.
Leak Detection
Fluorescent Tracer Dye - A fluorescent tracer dye is incorporated into th e refrigeration system and can be checked for
non-apparent leaks by scanning with a high intensity ultraviolet lamp. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright
yellow glow of the tracer dye.
Automatic Refrigerant Leak Detector - (various manufacturers) Hand-held, portable, battery operated leak detector.
Place in and around A/C system to detect refrigerant leaks.
System Pressure Fault Classification
This table should be used in conjunction with the graphical representations of 'High side' pressure / ambient temperature
and 'Low side' pressure / evaporator temperature. Caution
Observe ALL safety precautions associ ated with ultraviolet equipment.
If erratic or unusual gauge movements occur, check the equipment against known Recovery / Recycling / Recharging unit
gauges.
Low side
gauge readingHigh side
gauge reading
Fault
Cause
Normal Normal Discharge air initially c ool then warms up Moisture in system
Normal to low Normal As above As above
Low Low Discharge air slightly cool Refrigerant charge low
Low Low Discharge air warm Refrigerant charge very low
Low Low Discharge air slightly cool or frost build up at expansion valve Expansion valve stuck closed
Low Low Discharge air slightly cool, sweating or frost after point of restriction Restriction in High side of system
High Low Compressor noisy Defective compressor reed valve
High High Discharge air warm and high side pipes hot Refrigerant charge high or inefficient
condenser cooling due to air flow blockage or
engine cooling fans not working
High High Discharge air warm
Sweating or frost at evaporator Expansion valve stuck open

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-3-17
Symptom (7)DescriptionPossible Cause
Air from vents not cold enough. Magnetic clutch operates but A/
C system malfunctions. • Drive belt fault
• Fault in blower unit or condenser
• Fault in Receiver / Drier or expansion valve
(valve closes too much)
• Fault in refrigerant lines
• A/C compressor system fault, insufficient compressor oil
• Over filling of compressor oil, fault in expansion valve or A/C unit air mix link system
Symptom (8)Possible Cause
No cool air. Magnetic clutch does not
operate. • Fault in PCM A/C cut control system
• Fault in A/C Module
• Fault in refrigerant pressure switch
• Fault in PCM (A/C signal)
• Fault in PCM (IG1 signal)
• Fault in A/C compressor
•Fault in A/C relay
• Fault in Evaporator Temperature Sensor
Shake the wiring harness and connectors wh ile performing the inspection to discover whether poor contact points are the
cause of any intermittent malfunctions. If there is a problem, check to make sure connectors, terminals and wiring harnesses
are connected correctly and undamaged.
Symptom (9)Possible Cause
Noise while operating A/C
system. Noise from magnetic clutch, A/C
compressor, hose or refrigerant
line. • Magnetic clutch operation noise
• A/C compressor slippage noise
• Hose or refrigerant line interference noise