transmission ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE 2010 Repair Manual

Automatic Control System (07.05)
Transmission (07.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 7-5-3
3. Disconnect Reverse 'R' switch multiplug (see Figure 2).
4. Depress clips and remove Reverse 'R' switch from upper centre panel.
Install
1. Align Reverse 'R' switch an d secure in upper centre
panel.
2. Position upper centre panel, connect multiplug, install
upper centre panel.
3. Battery isolation switch ON.
Sportshift Comfort Switch-Renew-
Sportshift Only
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch OFF.
2. Remove upper centre panel using special tool (501 115) to hook into either one of th e two centre air vents (see
Figure 1). 3. Disconnect Comfort switch
multiplug (see Figure 2).
4. Depress clips and remove Comfort switch from upper centre panel.
Install
1. Align Comfort switch and secure in upper centre panel.
2. Position upper centre panel, connect multiplug, install
upper centre panel.
3. Battery isolation switch ON.
Sportshift Interface Box-Renew-
Sportshift Only
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch OFF.
2. Remove upper centre panel using special tool (501 115) to hook into either one of the two centre air vents (see
Figure 1).
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Automatic Control System (07.05)
Transmission (07.00)7-5-4 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
3. Cut cable tie securing interf ace box to mounting bracket
(see Figure 2).
4. Release interface box from Velcro (see Figure 3).
5. Disconnect multiplug and remove interface box.
Install
1. Connect multiplug and secure interface box to Velcro.
2. Secure interface box to mounting bracket with cable tie.
3. Position then install upper centre panel.
4. Battery isolation switch ON. Figure 2
Figure 3
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Manual Control System (07.06)
Transmission (07.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 7-6-1
Transmission (07.00)
Manual Control System (07.06)
Maintenance
Gearshift Assembly Mechanism-Renew
Removal
1. Remove panel assembly - console (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console -
Renew).
2. Using tool (308 - 642), release selector cable ball joints (x2) from gear lever mechanism.
3. Remove screws (x6), securi ng gear lever mechanism to
housing.
4. Remove gearshift assembly mechanism.
5. Remove gear knob, collect gaiter.
Installation
1. Clean gearshift mechanism.
2. Lubricate gearshift mechanism with recommended grease.
3. Install gearshift mechanism, install and tighten screws
(x6).
4. Install selector cables to gearshift mechanism.
5. Install panel assembly - console (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.DB Panel Assembly Console - Renew).
6. Install gear lever gaiter, install gear knob.
Transmission Gearshift Cable Assembly-
Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Remove panel assembly - console.
3. Using tool 308 - 642, release selector cable ball joint from gear lever mechanism.
4. Remove horseshoe clip secu ring selector to bracket.
5. Raise vehicle on ramp and secure with straps. 6. Remove road wheel(s).
7. Remove rear exhaust muffl
er (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Re move for Access and Refit
8. Remove bolts (x4), subframe cross brace.
9. Loosen clamp nuts (x2), release centre pipe from both catalysts.
10. Remove centre pipe and rear exhaust pipes as an
assembly.
11. Remove bolts (x4), centre heatshield to body, remove heatshield.
12. Remove bolts (x8), shear plate to body, remove shear plate.
13. Remove bolt securing earth lead to transaxle.
14. Mark drive shaft to differential flanges for assembly purposes.
15. Remove and discard Allen bolts (x12), collect plates (x6), drive shaft flanges to transaxle.
16. Release drive shafts from transaxle and position aside.
17. Position drain container to collect oil spillage.
18. Loosen unions and disconnect oil cooler pipes (x2) from
transaxle interconnecting pipes. Plug pipe connections
(x4).
19. Remove drain container.
20. Remove nuts (x2), hydra mounts to subframe mountings.
21. Position hydraulic lifter to support transaxle.
22. Remove and discard bolts (x8 (4 each side), mounting brackets to transaxle. Remove mounting brackets with
hydra mounts.
23. Release reverse lamp switch multiplug from bracket, disconnect multiplug.
24. Lower transaxle sufficiently and use tool (308 - 642) to release selector cable ball joint from selector lever.
25. Remove horse shoe clip securing selector cable to mounting bracket, remove selector cable assembly.
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WA R N I N G
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, I.E. SEVERE BURNS TO
THE SKIN, ALLOW EXHAUST SYSTEM TO COOL DOWN BEFORE REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
WA R N I N G
OBSERVE ALL TRANSAXLE OIL MANUFACTURERS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN HANDLING
COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH
TRANSAXLE OIL.
Caution
Plug oil cooler connections to prevent ingress of dirt or moisture into the system.
Caution
Ensure that the service tool No. 0308 - 642 is used to
release selector cable ball joints from selector levers.

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.

Automatic Shifting Subsystem (07.11)
Transmission (07.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 7-11-1
Transmission (07.00)
Automatic Shifting Subsystem
(07.11)
Maintenance
Transmission Control Module-Renew-
Sportshift Only
Removal
1. Open boot lid.
2. Disconnect vehicle battery.
3. Remove access panel (right-hand side).
4. Release strap securing punctu re repair kit from bracket
and remove.
5. Remove retention clip (b olt x1) and Transmission
Control Module from mounting bracket.
6. Release Transmission Control Module multiplug catches (x2), disconnect Transmission Control Module
multiplugs (x2) and remove.
Installation
1. Install Transmission Control Module and connect multiplugs.
2. Install Transmission Control Module to mounting bracket, secure with retention clip and bolt.
3. Install puncture repair kit to bracket and secure with strap.
4. Install access panel (right-hand side).
5. Connect vehicle battery.
6. Close the boot lid.
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Automatic Shifting Subsystem (07.11)
Transmission (07.00)7-11-2 Workshop Manual May 2007

Clutch Assembly (08.01)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 8-1-5
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.

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

May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-1
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
Contents
Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01) ................. 18-1-2Fuse Boxes .............................................................. 1-2 Engine Bay Fuse/Relay Box..................................... 1-2
Central Electronics Module Fusebox....................... 1-3
How to Read the Circuits........................................ 1-4 Wires ..................................................................... 1-4
Controller Area Network (CAN).............................. 1-5
Media Oriented System Transport (MOST) ............. 1-6
Connectors ............................................................. 1-6 Splices ................................................................... 1-7
Relays .................................................................... 1-8
Busbars .................................................................. 1-8
Fuses ..................................................................... 1-8
Resistors................................................................. 1-9
Lamps .................................................................... 1-9
Switches ................................................................ 1-9
Motors and Pumps ................................................. 1-9
Diodes ................................................................. 1-10
Transistor ............................................................. 1-10
Earth / Ground ..................................................... 1-10
Maintenance ......................................................... 1-11 Forward Harness-Renew ...................................... 1-11
Header Latch Harness-Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 1-12
Roof Cylinder Wiring Harness-Renew
(Roadster Only) .................................................... 1-14
Transaxle Harness-Renew .................................... 1-21
Engine Wiring Harness-Renew ............................. 1-22
Facia Harness-Renew ........................................... 1-25
Cabin Harness Assembly-Renew .......................... 1-26
Passenger Door Harness-Renew ........................... 1-36
Driver’s Door Harness-Renew .............................. 1-36
Rear Bumper Harness-Renew .............................. 1-37
Transaxle Harness-Renew .................................... 1-37
Axle Transmission Harness-Renew
-Sportshift Only.................................................... 1-38
Tailgate Harness-Renew ....................................... 1-38
Vehicle Control System (18.08) ........................... 18-2-1 Module Configuration ............................................ 2-1 Principles of Operation .......................................... 2-1
Market Configuration ............................................. 2-1
Customer Configuration ......................................... 2-1
Data Buses .............................................................. 2-1
Network Bus ........................................................... 2-1 MOST.................................................................... 2-1
Module Locations ................................................... 2-2

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/E lectronic Control (18.00)
18-1-38 Workshop Manual May 2007
Axle Transmission Harness-Renew-
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 - Re move for Access & Refit).
4. Disconnect multiplug between propshaft speed sensor and transmission harness (see Fig. 1).
5. Disconnect multiplug betwee n clutch position sensor
and transmission harness (see Fig. 2).
6. Release clips (x4) securing clutch pipe to transmission harness. 7. Release clips (x5) securing transmission harness to
torque tube.
8. Release clip securing transmission harness to clutch pipe bracket and remove harness (see Fig. 3).
Installation
1. Secure transmission harness to clutch pipe bracket using clip.
2. Secure transmission harness to torque tube using clips.
3. Secure clutch pipe to tran smission harness using clips.
4. Connect multiplug between clutch position sensor and transmission harness.
5. Connect multiplug between propshaft speed sensor and transmission harness.
6. Install torque tube (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.01.CA Torque Tube - Remove for Access & Refit).
7. Lower vehicle on ramp.
8. Connect vehicle battery.
Tailgate Harness-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolator switch 'OFF'.
2. Remove trim - tailgate lid assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.EF Trim - Tailgate Lid
Assembly - Renew).
3. Disconnect multiplugs (x4), behind trim panel.
4. Disconnect Lucar connectors (x2), heated rear window.
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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 vehi cle is securely strapped to
the ramp. Failure to strap th e rear of the vehicle down
may lead to the vehicl e falling off the ramp.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
Warning
Always connect the battery earth (+ve) terminal first.
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ItemCode
Tailgate Harness-Renew 18.01.JC
Warning
To prevent damage to elec trical components, always
disconnect the vehicle battery when working on the
vehicle's electrical system. The earth lead (- ve) must be disconnected first and reconnected last.
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