wheel ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Owner's Guide

Engine Assembly (03.00)
Engine (03.00)3-0-6 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
7. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3) (refer to Figure 2).
Suspension Removal
8. Remove RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
9. Remove LH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
10. Remove road wheel/s.
11. Remove brake callipers (tie aside).
12. Remove brake discs.
13. Remove anti-roll bar from links (nuts x2).
14. Remove front springs and da mpers (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
15. Disconnect track rod ends.
16. Remove level sensor link from bottom arm (nut x1).
17. Mark lower arm bolt and washer positions (to retain geometry).
18. Remove bottom arms (nut and bolt x4) with uprights and top arm.
19. Disconnect level sensor multiplug.
Cooling Removal
20. Drain coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill). 21. Disconnect top hose and unclip from body (refer to
Figure 3).
22. Disconnect bottom hose and tie aside (refer to Figure 4).
23. Disconnect expansion tank to engine hose (quickfit).
24. Disconnect heater feed hose (quickfit) (refer to Figure
5).
Figure 5
Figure 2
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Figure 3
Figure 4
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49. Connect multiplugs (x3) RH side of engine bay (refer to Figure 40).
Purge Install
50. Connect purge pipe to purge valve.
51. Install bottom screws (x2) and tighten top screw of washer bottle.
52. Move pipe into position and install pipe to support clips (x2).
Fuel Install
53. Install fuel hose to rail (clip x1).
Clutch Pipe Install
54. Install clutch metal pipe from flexible.
55. Install flexible hose grommet to support bracket.
56. Bleed clutch.
Suspension Install
57. Install front springs and dampers. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
58. Install RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew
59. Install LH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
60. Install bottom arms (nut and bolt x4) with uprights and top arm.
61. Install level sens or link to bottom arm (nut x1).
62. Connect level sensor multiplug.
63. Connect track rod ends (nut x2).
64. Install anti-roll bar to links (nuts x2).
65. Install brake discs.
66. Install brake callipers.
67. Install road wheel/s Throttle Duct Install
68. Connect breather pipe quic
kfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct (refer to Figure 41).
69. Install throttle body duct (refer to Figure 42).
General Install
70. Remove strap - vehicle to ramp (front).
71. Lower vehicle on ramp.
72. Connect vehicle battery.
73. Top-up PAS fluid.
74. 4 wheel alignment check/adjust (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).
75. Install transmission (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual -
Remove for Access and Refit).
76. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Figure 40
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Figure 41
Figure 42
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Cooling System (03.03)
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5. Raise expansion tank sufficient to disconnect multiplug, release clip, disconnect hose.
6. Remove expansion tank.
Install
1. Position expansion tank, connect multiplug , install hose and secure with clip.
2. Install nut and bolt, tighten to correct torque.
3. Install hoses (x3) on expansion tank, secure with clips (x3).
4. Install LH cross brace, inst all bolts (x4) (torque with
vehicle on level ground).
5. Refill expansion tank to correct level with correct
coolant fluid mixture.
6. Clean up any spilled coolant fluid.
Coolant Recovery Tank Assembly -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. On Roadster vehicles, re move the centre undertray.
3. Remove the left side front wheel.
4. Remove the five or six M6 Torx-head screws that attach the rear of the wheelarch liner.
5. Remove the self-tapping screw that attaches the rear of the wheelarch liner into the wheelarch.
6. Turn the steering fully to the left.
7. Move the rear of the wheela rch liner away to get access
to the recovery tank. 8. Release the clip that attaches each of the two hoses (2)
to the recovery tank and release the hoses (refer to
Figure 1).
Figure 1
9. Remove the two M6 screws (3) that attach the recovery tank to the body and remove the recovery tank.
Install
1. Put the recovery tank in position on the body.
2. Install and tighten the two M6 attachment screws (3).
3. Connect the two hoses (2) to the recovery tank.
4. Put the clip back in position on each hose.
5. Put the wheelarch liner back into position.
6. Turn the steering to the centre position.
7. Install the self-tapping screw that attaches the rear of the wheelarch liner into the wheelarch.
8. Install the five or six M6 Torx-head screws that attach the rear of the wheelarch liner.
9. Install the front left roadwheel.
10. On Roadster vehicles, install the centre undertray.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Do a check of the coolant level and fill if necessary.
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Valve Train (03.09)
Engine (03.00)
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Engine (03.00)
Valve Train (03.09)
Specifications
Maintenance
Left Side Timing Chain Arm Assembly -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Remove the engine timing cover. (03.10.AF - Engine Timing Cover). 2. Remove the two screws that attach the special tool to
the engine.
Figure 1
3. Remove the special tool from the flywheel.
Figure 2
4. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the machined flat areas on the camshafts are parallel to the face of the
cylinder head.
Figure 3
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb/ft
Front Lifting Eye Attachment operated
(M12) 25-35 18.5-
26
Camshaft Caps (M6) all to: 5 3.7
then to: 9-11 6.5-8.1
Secondary Chain Tensioner (M6) 9-13 6.5-8.1
Primary Chain Guide (M6) 9-13 6.5-8.1
Primary Chain Tensioner Blade Pivot 9-13 6.5-8.1
Primary Chain Tensioner 9-13 6.5-8.1
Bush Carrier (“A” Bank) (M8) 19-23 14-17
Bush Carrier (“B” Bank) (M8) 19-23 14-17
(M6) 9-13 6.5-8.1
Exhaust Cam Sprocket Bolt
then 90° more, ±5° 20 14.8
Front Cover:
Bolts 1 to 7, 9 to 18 and 20 to 27
Bolts 8 and 9 11-13
9-116.5-8.1
6.5-8.1
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5. Install the special tool on the right side camshaft.
Figure 4
6. Install and tighten the three screws that attach the special tool to the cylinder head.
Figure 5
7. Install the special tool on the left side camshaft.
Figure 6
8. Install and tighten the three screws that attach the special tool to the cylinder head.
Figure 7
9. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe.
10. Loosen the two socket cap screws that attach the teeth to the special tool.
Figure 8
11. Install the special tool onto the flywheel.
Figure 9

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16. Remove the special tool from the flywheel.
Figure 31
17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Remove the three screws that attach the special tool to the cylinder head.
Figure 32
19. Remove the special tool from the left side camshaft.
Figure 33
20. Remove the three screws that attach the special tool to the cylinder head.
Figure 34
21. Remove the special tool from the right side camshaft.
Figure 35
22. Turn the crankshaft two full revolutions clockwise.
23. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe.
Caution:
During the step that follows, if you feel any increase in
resistance, do not force the crankshaft. If you do you
can damage the engine. If you cannot turn the
crankshaft, you must do the engine timing procedure again.

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24. Install the special tool onto the flywheel.
Figure 36
25. Install and tighten the two screws that attach the special tool to the engine.
Figure 37
26. Install the engine timing cover (refer to procedure 03.10.AF - Engine Timing Cover).
Right Side Timing Chain Arm Assembly -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Remove the engine timing cover. (03.10.AF - Engine Timing Cover). 2. Remove the two screws that attach the special tool to
the engine.
Figure 1
3. Remove the special tool from the flywheel.
Figure 2
4. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the machined flat
areas on the camshafts are parallel to the face of the
cylinder head.
Figure 3
5. Install the special tool on the right side camshaft.
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Note: If necessary, use special tool 303-530-04 with this
step.

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Figure 4
6. Install and tighten the three screws that attach the special tool to the cylinder head.
Figure 5
7. Install the special tool on the left side camshaft.
Figure 6
8. Install and tighten the three screws that attach the special tool to the cylinder head.
Figure 7
9. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe.
10. Loosen the two socket cap screws that attach the teeth to the special tool.
Figure 8
11. Install the special tool onto the flywheel.
Figure 9
Note: If necessary, use special tool 303-530-04 with this
step.

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10. Remove the special tool from the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
Figure 26
11. Install the right side bush carrier for the VCT.
Figure 27
12. Install the three bolts that attach the right side bush carrier for the VCT to the engine. Torque the three bolts
to 21 Nm.
Figure 28
13. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe. 14. Remove the two socket cap screws that attach the
special tool to the engine.
Figure 29
15. Remove the special tool from the flywheel.
Figure 30
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Remove the three screws that attach the special tool to the left cylinder head.
18. Remove the special tool from the left cylinder head.

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19. Remove the three screws that attach the special tool to the right cylinder head.
20. Remove the special tool from the right cylinder head.
21. Turn the crankshaft two full revolutions clockwise.
22. Use the applicable equipment to lift the vehicle and make it safe.
23. Install the special tool onto the flywheel.
24. Install and tighten the two screws that attach the special tool to the engine.
25. Install the engine timing cover (refer to procedure 03.10.AF - Engine Timing Cover).
RH/LH Secondary Tensioner Assembly -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Remove the left and right primary timing chains (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.AM/03.09.AN/
03.09.CM/03.09.CN Chain - Timing Primary - LH/RH -
Renew).
2. Remove the two M12 Torx bolts that attach the inlet and exhaust camshaft sprockets to the camshafts (refer
to Figure 1).
Figure 1
3. Collect the spacer from the bolt on the exhaust camshaft.
4. Remove the two M6 bolts that attach the secondary timing chain tensioner to the cylinder head (refer to
Figure 2).
Figure 2
Caution: During the step that follows, if you feel any
increase in resistance, do not force the crankshaft. If
you do you can damage the en gine. If you cannot turn
the crankshaft, you must do the engine timing
procedure again.
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Secondary Tensioner Assembly-
Renew LH-RHD
03.09.CR
Secondary Tensioner Assembly-
Renew RH-RHD
03.09.CS
WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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ItemCode
A0309252
A0309256