clutch ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Owner's Guide

Manual Transmission (07.03)
Transmission (07.00)7-3-32 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
19. Connect the electrical connector to the wiring harness for the torque tube.
20. Connect the hydraulic pipe for the clutch.
21. Adjust the height of the transmission jack to lift the transaxle into the correct position.
22. Remove the strap from the transaxle and the transmission jack.
23. Install the transaxle mount assemblies.
Figure 21
24. Install and tighten the four bolts that attach the left side transaxle mount bracket to the transaxle.
Figure 22
25. Install and tighten the four bolts that attach the right side transaxle mount bracket to the transaxle.
Figure 23
26. Remove and discard the cable tie to release the reservoir from the transaxle.
27. Put the reservoir into position on the transaxle bracket.
28. Install and tighten the two bolts that attach the reservoir to the transaxle bracket.
29. Install the reservior hose into the two clips.
30. Lower the transmission jack to align the transaxle mounts to the rear subframe.
31. Move the transmission ja ck away from the vehicle.
32. Install and tighten the nut that attaches the left side transaxle mount to the rear subframe.
33. Install and tighten the nut that attaches the right side transaxle mount to the rear subframe.
34. Remove and discard the seal ing plugs from the transaxle
and the breather pipe.
35. Connect the breather pipe to the transaxle.
36. Remove and discard the sealing plugs from the oil cooler matrix and the pipes.
37. Connect and tighten the pipes to the oil cooler matrix.
38. Put the driveshafts into position on the transaxle shaft flanges. Align the marks on the flanges that you made
during removal.
39. Install and torque the six new bolts that attach the left side driveshaft flange to the transaxle flange. If
necessary, turn the driveshaft to get access to all of the
bolts.
40. Install and torque the six new bolts that attach the right side driveshaft flange to the transaxle flange. If
necessary, turn the driveshaft to get access to all of the
bolts.
41. Put the ground cable into position.
42. Install and tighten the nut that attaches the ground cable to the body.
Note: Put the three driveshaft bolt plates in position when
you install the bolts in the step that follows.
Note: Put the three driveshaft bolt plates in position when
you install the bolts in the step that follows.

Manual Transmission (07.03)
Transmission (07.00)
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43. Install the tunnel reinforcement plate.
44. Install and torque the eight bolts that attach the tunnel reinforcement plate to the body.
45. Install floor heatshield.
46. Install and tighten the four bolts that attach the floor heat shield to the body.
47. Install the exhaust front mount.
48. Clean the component mating faces.
49. Apply an applicable sealant to the component mating faces.
50. Install the exhaust centre pipe.
51. Install and tighten the four bolts that attach the exhaust centre pipe to the exhaust front mount.
52. Put the clamps into position on the exhaust pipes.
53. Loosely install the four bolts that attach the exhaust centre pipe to the rear silencer.
54. Align the exhaust assembly.
55. Tighten the two clamps that attach the exhaust centre pipe to the catalytic converters.
56. Install the cross brace.
Figure 24
57. Install and torque the four bolts that attach the cross brace to the rear subframe.
Figure 25
58. Remove the strap that attaches the vehicle to the lift.
59. Lower the vehicle until the wheels are approximately 10 mm above the ground.
60. Connect the battery ground cable.
61. Bleed the clutch system.
62. Use AMDS to do an ASM self-tune.
63. Start the engine, select first gear and allow the wheels to turn for 10 seconds.
64. Lift the vehicle.
65. Remove the fill plug for the transaxle oil.
66. Make sure that the transaxle oil is level with the opening for the transaxle oil. Add more oil if necessary.
67. Install and tighten the fill plug for the transaxle oil.
68. Do a check of the ASM fluid level.
69. Install the rear undertray (refer to Workshop Procedure 01.02.PB - Rear Undertray)
Removal
1. Position vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove rear undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
3. Position container to collect transaxle oil.
4. Remove transaxle drain plug and drain oil.
WA R N I N G
THE EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE IS HEAVY. GET THE AID
OF ONE MORE PERSON
TO DO THE STEP THAT FOLLOWS.
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May 2007 Workshop Manual 8-1-1
Clutch (08.00)
Contents
Clutch Assembly (08.01)........................................ 8-1-2Description ............................................................. 1-2
Specifications.......................................................... 1-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-2 Clutch and Flywheel Assembly-Renew ................... 1-2
Slave Clutch Cylinder-Renew ................................. 1-3
Clutch Bleed Hose Assembly-Renew ...................... 1-4
Clutch Hydraulic System-Bleed-Sportshift Only ...... 1-4
Clutch Hydraulic System-Bleed .............................. 1-5
Master Cylinder to Slave Cylinder Tube
Assembly-Renew-Sportshift Only............................ 1-5

Clutch Assembly (08.01)
8-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Clutch (08.00)
Clutch Assembly (08.01)
Description
The clutch assembly consists of a balanced flywheel, a clutch
driven plate and a clutch cover.
The clutch is a single plate, diaphragm spring type assembly.
A concentric clutch slave cylinder is mounted around the
first motion shaft in the torque tube bell housing.
The clutch master cylinder is mounted on the engine
bulkhead and is operated directly by the clutch pedal.
A hydraulic connection from the master cylinder feeds
pressurised fluid to the slave cylinder. The slave cylinder has
an extension tube and bleed nipple extending from the left
side of the bell housing for bleeding the system after any
major work.
Specifications
Maintenance
Clutch and Flywheel Assembly-Renew
08.00.AA
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove torque tube assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.01.CA Torque Tube Remove for Access
and Refit).
4. Remove bolts (x2) from inspection cover to lower crankcase and remove cover. 5. Install special tool SKAM14546 OT to restrain flywheel
and install and tighten bolts (x2) (see Fig. 1).
6. Remove bolts (x6) from clutch cover to flywheel (see Fig.
2).
7. Release clutch cover from dowels, remove cover and collect drive plate.
Clutch Fluid
Castrol/Girling Universal Brake and Clutch fluid.
Clutch Assembly
Clutch and flywheel are separately balanced.
Clutch Plate
Single 267mm driven plate.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb/ft
Flywheel Bolts
Tighten the bolts in sequence. Loosen
the bolts and then torque, in even
stages, in the same sequence. 100 -
120
74-
88.5
Clutch Bolts
Tighten x6 equally-spaced bolts, in-
turn, to pull-down the clutch evenly.
Then torque all bolts in sequence. 65-75 48-55
Starter Motor Bolts 42.5-
57.531.5-
42.5
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Warning
The clutch assembly is heavy. Ensure the clutch
assembly is supported befo re removing final bolts.



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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


Clutch Assembly (08.01)
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8. Remove bolts (x2) that secure slave cylinder to torque tube (see Fig. 2).
9. Remove slave cylinder and collect spacer.
Installation
1. Clean slave cylinder, spacer and pipe adaptors.
2. Install spacer and slave cylinder and tighten bolts (x2).
3. Sportshift Only - Install clutch position sensor to slave
cylinder and secure with bolts.
4. Install pipe adaptors (x2) in slave cylinder.
5. Install bleed and supply pipes onto slave cylinder adaptors (x2) and secure with clips.
6. Install torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.01.CA Torque Tube Remove for Access and Refit).
7. Bleed clutch (see Workshop Manual procedure 08.00.AF Clutch Hydraulic System - Bleed).
8. Lower vehicle on ramp.
9. Connect vehicle battery.
Clutch Bleed Hose Assembly-Renew
08.00.AD
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Coupe Only - Remove deflector - front floor heatshield
(see Workshop Manual proc edure 09.04.AA Heatshield
- Front Floor - Renew).
3. Roadster Only - Remove exhaust sysytem (see
Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.NB Exhaust System
- Excluding manifold/down pipes - Renew). 4.
Roadster Only - Remove grommet sealing clutch bleed
pipe to torque tube.
5. Roadster Only - Position a piece of cloth in torque tube
aperture to collect spring clip (if dropped) and fluid loss.
6. Release clip and disconnect bleed hose from slave cylinder adaptor.
7. Plug slave cylinder to prevent fluid loss.
8. Release and remove bleed pipe assembly from support bracket.
Installation
1. Clean bleed hose assembly.
2. Remove plug from slave cylinder adaptor.
3. Install bleed hose and secure with clip.
4. Install bleed hose in support bracket.
5.Roadster Only - Install grommet sealing clutch bleed
pipe to torque tube.
6. Bleed clutch (see Workshop Manual procedure 08.00.AF Clutch Hydraulic System - Bleed).
7. Roadster Only - Install exhaust sysytem (see Workshop
Manual procedure 09.00.NB Exhaust System -
Excluding manifold/down pipes - Renew).
8. Coupe Only - Install deflector - front floor heatshield
(see Workshop Manual procedure 09.04.AA Heatshield
- Front Floor - Renew).
9. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Clutch Hydraulic System-Bleed-
Sportshift Only
08.00.AE
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Install Diagnostic tool and navigate to appropriate screen.
3. Position cloth around fluid reservoir to collect any spillage.
4. Remove fluid reservoir cap, en sure fluid level is correct
in reservoir.
5. Clean area around clutch bleed nipple.
6. Remove cap from bleed nipple.
7. Position bleed container containing clean hydraulic fluid, connect hose to bleed nipple.
8. Initiate bleed procedure on Diagnostic tool.
9. Loosen bleed nipple, allow air/fluid to escape and tighten bleed nipple.
10. Repeat procedure until air free fluid emerges.
11. Disconnect bleed hose, remo ve container, install dust
cap to bleed nipple.
12. Top-up fluid reservoir.
Fig. 2Warning
Always connect the battery earth (+ve) terminal first.
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Before proceeding with the ne xt step, position a piece of
cloth in the torque tu be aperture to collect the spring clip
if dropped.
Caution
Always plug pipe ends to prevent ingress of dirt or moisture into the system.

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ItemCode
Clutch Hydraulic System-Bleed
Warning
Observe all oil/fluid manufactu rers safety instructions
when handling components th at have been in contact
with transaxle oil.

Clutch Assembly (08.01)
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13. Remove Diagnostic tool.
14. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Clutch Hydraulic System-Bleed
08.00.AF
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove fluid reservoir cap and ensure fluid level is correct.
3. Clean area around clutch bleed nipple.
4. Remove cap from bleed nipple.
5. Position bleed container cont aining clean hydraulic fluid
and connect hose to bleed nipple.
6. Depress clutch pedal to floor 3 times and hold pedal down on third application.
7. Loosen bleed nipple allowing any air/fluid to escape.
8. Tighten bleed nipple.
9. Repeat procedure until air-free fluid emerges.
10. Disconnect bleed hose, remove container and install dust cap to bleed nipple.
11. Top-up fluid reservoir.
12. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Master Cylinder to Slave Cylinder Tube
Assembly-Renew
08.00.AJ
-Sportshift Only
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery. 2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure
05.01.CA Torque Tube - Remo ve for Access & Refit).
4. Remove grommet sealing clutch pipe to torque tube.
5. Remove clip, disconnect clutch pipe from slave cylinder adaptor.
6. Release clip securing transmi ssion harness to clutch pipe
mounting bracket.
7. Release clips (x4) securing clutch pipe to transmission harness.
8 . R e m o v e c l u t c h p i p e f r o m t o r q u e t u b e .
Installation
1. Install clutch pipe to torque tube.
2. Secure clutch pipe to tran smission harness using clips.
3. Secure transmission harne ss to clutch pipe mounting
bracket using clip.
4. Install clip and refit clutch pipe to slave cylinder adaptor.
5. Install grommet sealing clutch pipe to torque tube.
6. Install torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.01.CA Torque Tube - Remo ve for Access & Refit).
7. Bleed clutch hydraulics (see Workshop Manual procedure 08.00.AE Clut ch Hydraulic System -
Sportshift - Bleed).
8. Lower vehicle on ramp.
9. Connect vehicle battery.
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Warning
Avoid skin / eye contact or in gestion of clutch fluid. If
skin or eyes are sp lashed with clutch fluid, rinse the
affected area immediately with plenty of water and
obtain medical attention. If clutch fluid is ingested, obtain immediate medical attention.
Caution
Clutch fluid must not be allowed to contact vehicle paint work. Remove spilt clutch fl uid from the paint work by
rinsing away with running water.
Warning
Brake / Clutch fluid is hygroscopic. If kept in opened
containers it will absorb water vapour. Use only brake
fluid from freshly opened co ntainers when topping-up
the brake fluid reservoir.
Before proceeding to the next step, position cloth around
fluid reservoir to collect any spillage.
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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.
Warning
Observe all oil/fluid manufact urers safety instructions
when handling components that have been in contact with transaxle oil.
Warning
Always connect the battery ea rth (+ve) terminal first.

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
12-3-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Major Components
Compressor
• Engine mounted, driven by the accessory drive belt
• Variable displacement type
• High-pressure relief valve, to avoid system over-pressure
• ECU controlled clutch energised via a relay
Receiver drier
• Vertically mounted on the right-hand side of the engine bay
• The high-side charge port is installed to the high side entry pipe to the receiver drier
Condenser
• Multi-pass fin-over-tube type, mounted in front of the engine cooling pack and directly to the radiator
Trinary switch
Located in the compressor discharge pipe
• Provides a signal, via the A/C module, to the PCM, to disengage the compressor clutch should the refrigerant
pressure be less than 2 bar or greater than 30 bar
• Provides a hard-wired signal to the PCM, to switch the cooling fans to HIGH speed at 22 bar rising pressure and
to LOW speed at 17,5 bar falling pressure
• Provides a hard-wired signal to the PCM, to switch the radiator cooling fans to LOW speed at 12 bar rising
pressure and to switch the fans OFF at 8 bar falling
pressure
Expansion Valve
The expansion valve is located on the outside of the A/C unit
and comprises of a diaphragm, connected by a capillary
tube to a temperature sensing bulb, which regulates the
valve according to temperature variations at the evaporator
outlet pipe. This component is not serviceable.
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Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-3-5
wheel' and the excess pressure will be dissipated through the
expansion valve. When the pressure drops below 27.6 bar,
the safety valve will close again and the compressor will be
operative.
The terms ‘high’ and ‘low’ pressure (or side) refer to the
pressure differential between the compressor and expansion
valve ports. This differential is critical to system fault
diagnosis and efficiency checks.
The high side starts at the compressor and includes the
trinary switch, condenser, receiver drier and expansion
valve.
The low side starts at the expansion valve outlet and includes
the evaporator and all connectio ns back to the compressor.
The trinary switch (6) monitors system pressure between the
compressor and condenser. If the pressure rises above 30
bar or falls below 2 bar the compressor clutch is
de-energised to prevent damage to system components.
Specifications
Refrigerant and Lubricant
Capacities
Torque Figures
Refrigerant R-134a
Compressor Lubricant ND8
Refrigerant charge Weight 750g (26.5oz.)
Compressor Lubricant Sealed volume (approx.
quantity) 150 cc (pre-charged)
Nm.
AC unit Mounitng 20-25
Compressor Mounting 23-27
A/C pipes to condenser 8-10







Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-3-13
Maintenance
Condenser-Renew
Removal
1. Recover refrigerant gas from A/C system (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier -
Renew).
2. Remove front grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
3. Remove slam panel (screws x12).
4. Remove bolts (x4) that secure PAS fluid cooler to bonnet latch cross member and posi tion fluid cooler aside.
5. Remove bolts (x6) that secure bonnet latch cross member to body and position aside.
6. Remove bolts (x2) that secure condenser pipe connections.
7. Plug pipes and block connections.
8. Remove and discard 'O' rings (x2) from pipe connections.
9. Remove bolts (x2) that secure condenser to radiator and remove condenser.
Installation
1. Install condenser to radiator and install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
2. Clean pipe connections and remove plugs.
3. Install new 'O' rings to pipe connections.
4. Connect pipes to condenser and install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
5. Install bonnet latch cross member and install and torque tighten bolts (x6).
6. Position PAS fluid cooler to cross member and install
and torque tighten bolts (x4).
7. Install slam panel.
8. Install front grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
9. Refrigerant gas re-charge A/C system (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier -
Renew).
Air Conditioning Compressor-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Recover A/C refrigerant (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refriger ant Gas - Recover/Recharge
- Renew).
3. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
4. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3).
5. Release tensioner and slip belt from idler.
6. Move belt off compressor pulley.
7. Raise vehicle on ramp.
8. Remove road wheel/s
9. Remove LH wheel arch li ner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
10. Disconnect clutch multiplug.
11. Remove bolt HP pipe to bracket.
12. Loosen oil pipe support bolt on bracket.
13. Remove pipes from compressor (bolts x2) and move aside.
14. Remove compressor (bolts x4) release from bracket.
Installation
1. Fit new o-rings to A/C pipes (lubricate).
2. Install compressor (bolts x4) (torque) align to oil pipe bracket.
3. Install pipes to compress or (bolts x2) (torque).
4. Tighten oil pipe support bolt on bracket.
5. Install bolt HP pipe to bracket.
6. Connect clutch multiplug.
7. Install LH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
8. Install road wheel/s.
9. Lower vehicle on ramp.
10. Fit belt to compressor pulley.
11. Release tensioner an d slip belt on idler.
12. Install throttle body duct.
13. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
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