2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE engine

Driveshaft (05.01)
Driveline (05.00)5-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Driveline (05.00)
Driveshaft (05.01)
Description
The driveshaft consists of a torque tube
assembly, incorporating a carbon fibre
propshaft, transferring engine power to
the gearbox.
The torque tube acts as a structural
support between the engine and
transmission through the powertrain
maintaining NVH (Noise, Vibration &
Harshness) and crash worthiness.
Specifications
Maintenance
Propeller Shaft-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove transaxle (see Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Manual or 07.03.BA Sportshift - Transaxle
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
4. Lower lifter supporting torque tube.
5. Remove large circlip and with assistance, remove propshaft from torque tube
Installation
1. Clean propeller shaft assembly, circlip and mating faces.
2. With assistance, install propshaft into torque tube, install circlip. 3. Raise lifter supporting torque tube to enable installation
of transaxle.
4. Install transaxle (see Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Manual or 07.03.BA Sportshift - Transaxle
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
5. Lower vehicle on ramp.
6. Connect vehicle battery.
Propshaft Cam Sensor-Sportshift-Renew-
Sportshift Only
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove exhaust system (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.NB Exhaust System - Excluding
Manifold/DownPipes - Renew).
4. Disconnect multiplug between propshaft speed sensor and transmission harness.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb. / ft.
Torque Tube (front) M10 43-57 (Nominal 50.5 ±15%)32-42.5
Torque Tube (rear) 43-57 (Nominal 50.5 ±15%)32-42.5
Exhaust Manifold 18-22 13.5-16.5
Starter Motor 50 37
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Propshaft Cam Sensor-Sportshift-
Renew 05.01.AC
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.
Caution
When using a ‘two post’ vehicle ramp, remove the
screws that secure the rear section of the wheel arch
liner to body. Hold back the rear section of the wheel
arch liner to correctly position the foot of the vehicle lift.

Driveshaft (05.01)
Driveline (05.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 5-1-5
18. Remove bolt securing propshaft speed sensor to torque tube and remove sensor.
19. Release clips (x5) securing transmission harness to torque tube.
20. Remove bolts (x4) securing exhaust mountings to torque tube.
Installation
1. Secure exhaust mountings to torque tube using bolts.
2. Secure transmission harness to torque tube using clips.
3. Secure propshaft speed sensor to torque tube using bolt.
4. Connect multiplug between propshaft speed sensor and transmission harness.
5. Install slave cylinder and spacer to torque tube.
6. Secure slave cylinder to torque tube using bolts.
7. Secure clutch position sensor to slave cylinder using bolts.
8. Secure clutch position sensor harness to side of torque
tube using clips.
9. Secure clutch position sensor harness to top of torque tube using clip.
10. Connect multiplug between clutch position sensor and transmission harness.
11. Install clutch pipe to torque tube.
12. Secure clutch pipe to transmission harness using clips.
13. Secure transmission harness to clutch pipe mounting bracket using clip.
14. Install clip and install clutch pipe to slave cylinder adaptor.
15. Install grommet sealing clutch pipe to torque tube.
16. Install clip and refit bleed pi pe to slave cylinder adaptor.
17. Install grommet sealing clutch bleed pipe to torque tube.
18. Install torque tube assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.01.CA Torque Tube - Remove for Access
& Refit).
19. Connect vehicle battery.
20. Bleed clutch hy draulics (see Workshop Manual
procedure 08.00.AE Clutch Hydraulic System -
Sportshift - Bleed).
21. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Torque Tube-Remove for Access/Refit
Remove
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp. 3. Remove transaxle (see Workshop Manual procedure
07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual - Remove for
Access and Refit).
4. Remove LH exhaust manifo ld (see Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CB Manifold - Exhaust - LH - Renew).
5. Allow torque tube to lower until engine is balanced.
6. Remove large circlip using special tool (see Fig. 1).
7. With assistance, remove propshaft from torque tube (see Fig. 2).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Warning
The torque tube is heavy. To avoid personal injury or
damage to the torque tube, torque tube removal / installation is a two person operation.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

Driveshaft (05.01)
Driveline (05.00)5-1-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
8. Manual Only - Open clutch hydraulics bleed nipple
and with suitable container below, press clutch pedal
fully and retain pedal in that position. Tighten bleed
nipple (see Fig. 3).
9. Manual Only - Disconnect the clutch slave cylinder
supply pipe at the flexible pipe union and cap pipes (see
Fig. 4) 10. With assistance, support torque tube and remove bolts
(x16) that secure torque tube to engine (see Fig. 5)
.
11. Remove torque tube (see Fig. 6).
Installation
1. Clean torque tube and mating face on engine.
2. With assistance, install and align torque tube to engine.
3. Install and torque tighten bolts (x16) using a cross-over sequence to ensure even face loading.
4. With assistance, install propshaft into torque tube and install circlip.
5. Manual Only - Remove pipe caps and reconnect clutch
hydraulics (clean up fluid loss).
Fig. 3
Place suitable absorbent material around the affected area to absorb any possible clutch fluid spillage.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Warning
The torque tube is heavy. To avoid personal injury or damage to the torque tube, torque tube removal / installation is a two person operation.
Warning
The torque tube is heavy. To avoid personal injury or damage to the torque tube, torque tube removal /
installation is a two person operation.

Version 6, March 2010 Workshop Manual 6-3-1
Brake System (06.00)
Contents
Front Disc Brake (06.03)........................................ 6-3-2Description ............................................................. 3-2
Specifications.......................................................... 3-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 3-3Front Brake Disc Set - Renew ................................. 3-3
Front Caliper-Renew .............................................. 3-4
Front Pad Kit - Renew ............................................ 3-5
Front Brake Hose Assembly - Renew ...................... 3-5
Rear Disc Brakes (06.04) ....................................... 6-4-1 Description ............................................................. 4-1
Specifications.......................................................... 4-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 4-2Rear Brake Disc Set-Renew .................................... 4-2
RH/LH Rear Caliper-Renew ................................... 4-2
Rear Pad Kit-Renew ............................................... 4-3
Rear Brake Hose Assembly-Renew ......................... 4-4
Hand Brake (06.05) ................ ............................... 6-5-1
Description ............................................................. 5-1
Specifications.......................................................... 5-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 5-2 RH/LH Handbrake Caliper-Re new ......................... 5-2
Handbrake Lever Assembly-Renew ........................ 5-2
Handbrake Pad Set-Renew .................................... 5-2
Handbrake Cable Assembly-Adjust......................... 5-3
Handbrake Cable Assembly-Vehicle Set-Renew ..... 5-3
Brake Actuation System (06.06)............................. 6-6-1 Description ............................................................. 6-1
Tandem Master Cylinder ........................................ 6-1
Specifications.......................................................... 6-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 6-2Pedal Box Assembly - Renew ................................. 6-2
Installation ............................................................. 6-2
RHD-Brake Master Cylinder Assembly-Renew........ 6-2
LHD-Brake Master Cylinder Assembly-Renew ........ 6-3
Clutch Master Cylinder Assembly-Renew ............... 6-3
RH/LH Front Caliper Hose Assembly-Renew .......... 6-4
RH/LH Rear Brake Caliper Tube Assembly-Renew . 6-5
Brake Master Cylinder to Modulator Secondary
Tube Assembly-Renew ........................................... 6-6
Brake Master Cylinder to Modulator Primary
Tube Assembly-Renew ........................................... 6-7
Rear Wheel Brake Front to Rear Tube Assembly
-Renew .................................................................. 6-8
RH Front Caliper to Modulator Tube Assembly
-Renew .................................................................. 6-9
Rear Wheel Brake Tube Assembly-Renew ............ 6-10
Dynamic Stability Control Module-Renew............ 6-11
Power Brake System (06.07) .................................. 6-7-1 Brake Booster ......................................................... 7-1
Emergency Brake Assist .......................................... 7-1
Specifications.......................................................... 7-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 7-2Brake Booster-RHD-Renew.................................... 7-2
Brake Booster-LHD-Renew .................................... 7-2 Brake Fluid Reservoir-Renew ................................. 7-3
Brake Bleeding - AMDS ......................................... 7-3
Brake Master Cylinder and Vacuum Booster
-Renew .................................................................. 7-4
Brake Master Cylinder-Renew ................................ 7-5
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (06.09)................. 6-9-1 Dynamic Stability Control ...................................... 9-1Concept ................................................................ 9-1
System Overview ................................................... 9-2
Operation Summary .............................................. 9-2
Traction Control ..................................................... 9-2 Functional Description ........................................... 9-2
Engine Intervention ................................................ 9-3
Brake Intervention ................................................. 9-3
ABS / DSC Circuit .................................................. 9-3
Specifications ......................................................... 9-3 Maintenance ......................................................... 9-4
ABS Modulator - Remove and Install ...................... 9-4

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (06.09)
Brake system (06.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 6-9-1
Brake system (06.00)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (06.09)
The anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a four-channel system
having independent inputs from all four-wheel speed
sensors.
The ABS module, monitors signals from the sensors to
calculate, brake slip and the acceleration / deceleration of
individual wheels. When the brake pedal is depressed, and
the ABS module detects incipient wheel lock-up from the
incoming signals, it triggers the re-circulation pump inside
the module’s hydraulic modulator, and the solenoid valves
for the wheel(s) concerned. Brake pressure, is then
modulated to increase / decrease or remain constant at the
wheel(s) concerned until whee l lock-up is eliminated. The
ABS provides self-diagnosis and any malfunction within the
system will be indicated to the dr iver by the illumination of
the brake warning light and ‘ABS FAULT’ displayed in the
message centre right. Should a fault develop within the ABS,
the brake system will operate conventionally and with the
same standard of performanc e as a vehicle not equipped
with ABS.
Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC ) is a closed-loop system
designed to enhance driving safety by improving vehicle
handling when the tyres are at the limits of their grip
capabilities. This is achieved through instantaneous,
electronically controlled, reduction of engine torque and
strategic application of the brakes at individual wheels.
By using the principle that by controlling the brakes
individually it is possible, to an extent, to steer the vehicle.
This principle can be used to enhance driving safety by
correcting the vehicle’s yaw moment (turning force), when
the vehicle fails to follow th e driver’s steering inputs.
Concept
Satisfactory handling is determined according to whether a
vehicle maintains a path, wh ich accurately reflects the
driver

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (06.09)
Brake system (06.00)
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difference between the ideal and actual response within a
tolerance band. This directly influences the forces on the
tires to generate a corrective yaw moment to reduce the side
forces of the tires where appropriate
System Overview
The DSC system embraces capabilities far beyond that of
ABS, or ABS and traction control combined, while relying on
the components of these systems. It also incorporates these
additional sensors for measur ing the vehicle’s motion and
brake system pressure:
Ya w r a t e s e n s o r - located centrally on the transmission
tunnel.
Lateral acceleration sensor - integrated with the yaw rate
sensor.
Steering angle sensor - located on the upper steering
column.
Pressure transducer - located on master cylinder.
The ABS / DSC module supports data exchange with other
vehicle electronic systems via the CAN network; the module
also enables diagnostic interrogation using WDS.
The following components register driver demand and the
ABS / DSC module processes their signals as a basis for
defining an ideal response:
PCM - position of accelerator pedal.
Brake master cylinder pressure transducer - driver’s
braking effort.
Steering angle sensor - position of steering wheel.
There are many supplementary parameters also included in
the processing calculations these include the coefficient of
friction and vehicle speed. The ABS / DSC module monitors
these factors based on signals transmitted by the sensors for:
• Wheel speed
• Lateral acceleration
• Brake pressure
• Yaw rate
Using these parameters, the function of the ABS / DSC
module is to determine the current vehicle status based on
the yaw-rate signal and the slip as estimated by the ABS /
DSC module. It then maintains the vehicle response within
a tolerance of the ‘normal’ behaviour, which is easily
controlled by the driver.
In order to generate the desired yaw behaviour the ABS /
DSC module controls the selected wheels using the ABS
hydraulic system and engine control system. In the event of
engine intervention, the ABS / DSC module calculates the
torque which should be supplied by the engine to the
wheels, and relays this request signal to the PCM which
implements the torque request.
The PCM receives signals from the DSC system via the CAN
bus and reduces engine torque as follows:
• The throttle is positioned to provide the requested engine target torque. • During the transient phase of torque reduction caused by
mechanical and combustion delays, other alternative
torque reduction methods are used to provide a quicker
response.
• The ignition is retarded and / or the fuel is cut-off at the injectors at selected cylinders.
• Ignition and fuelling are reinstated when the engine torque reaches the requested value
Operation Summary
• DSC is switched ‘ON’ when the engine is started
• When the system is operating , the DSC light in the instrument cluster will flash, at the rate of twice a second
• DSC can be switched ‘OFF / ON’ by pressing the DSC switch
• The DSC light in the instru ment cluster will illuminate
continuously when the system is switched ‘Off’.
• ‘DSC OFF’ will be displayed in the message centre right to indicate the system has been switched ‘OFF’
• A malfunction in the traction control system will be indicated to the driver by the following:
• The DSC light in the instru ment cluster will illuminate
continuously
• The message ‘DSC NOT AVAILABLE’ will be displayed in the message centre right
• If vehicle speed control is engaged it will automatically disengage when traction control is operating .
Traction Control
Traction control is a function of DSC, and is operated in
association with DSC. Traction control prevents excessive
wheel-spin at standing starts, or during acceleration. Wheel-
spin is usually caused by ex cessive use of the accelerator
pedal, or slippery, loose or bumpy road surfaces. To prevent
excessive wheel-spin and mainta in vehicle stability such
situations are overcome by the intervention of the traction
control system by:
• Braking the driven-wheel when it starts to slip
• And / or adapting the engine torque to a level corresponding to the traction available on the road
surface.
Functional Description
Traction control uses the ABS electronic and mechanical /
hydraulic hardware with additional valves to control the
braking pressure at the calipe rs. An engine interface also
enables the engine to respond to torque reduction requests
from the traction control. As with ABS, the signals from the
wheel-speed sensors are supplied to the ABS module, where
they are used to calculate the wheel-slip of the individual
wheels. Traction control intervention is initiated if the slip at
one of the wheels is excessive.

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Engine Intervention
In the event of wheel-slip the ABS / DSC module calculates
the torque, which should be applied by the engine to reduce
the wheel-slip (this torque does not exceed driver demand).
Engine torque reduction is then requested from the PCM via
the CAN bus. The PCM, in response to these signals, reduces
engine torque by controlling the ignition and fuelling. A
traction control gearshift pattern is automatically selected
within the automatic transmission software whenever
traction control is active.
Brake Intervention
This function operates by increasing the pressure in the
brake caliper of the slipping wheel, by closing the separation
valve and the inlet valve of the non-slipping wheel and
running the modulator pump. This takes fluid from the fluid
reservoir via the non-actuated master cylinder and
pressurizes the brake caliper. The pressure is modulated at
the caliper via the inlet and outlet valves to achieve the
desired wheel-slip target to maximize traction.
ABS / DSC Circuit
Specifications
SR,05UR,05YR,0.5NR,0.5
WR,05NR,05
YG,05WG,05
YU,05WU,05
W,05N,05
W,0.5U,0.5R,0.5
P,0.5Y,0.5
B,0.5WG,0.5GB,0.5
B,0.5BG,0.5
GW,0.5
P,0.5
U,0.5
U,3.0
BK,1.0BK,1.0
P,0.35P,0.35P,0.35 U,3.0
WG,05YG,05
WU,05
SR,05UR,05YR,0.5NR,0.5
WG,05YG,05
WU,05
WG,05YG,05
WU,05YU,05YU,05YU,05Module-ABS
OBD2-Body (B)
Earth-Module ABSEarth-Module ABS
C1184-18C2410-6
Sensor-Brake Pressure
Sensor-Brake Pedal Travel
Sensor-Rear ABS-LH
C0746-7C0746-6
C0746-5
Switch-Brake Boost
Sensor-Yawrate / Acceleration
C2411-6C2411-5C2411-4
C2411-3
C0144-7C0144-3
C0144-2
Sensor-Front ABS-LH
Sensor-Front ABS-RH
C2410-10C2410-9
C2410-8
Sensor-Rear ABS-RH
C0746-4C0144-1C2410-7
C0877-7
K-LINESPL50-KL/FA
C0362-1C0434-1
C2444-2
SIGC2444-1
GND
C2444-3
SENSP
C2446-2
GNDC2446-1
SENSPT
C2446-3
SIG
C0501-47
GNDC0501-16
GND
C0501-2K-LINE
C0501-24
GND
C0501-31
PWM
C0501-30
NC
C0501-25
CAN HS-
C0501-28
SIGC0501-27
NO
C0501-29
CAN HS+C0501-6
CLUST_SP
C0501-17
PWR
C0501-5
GND
C0501-32BATT FEED
C0501-7
SENSPT
C0501-3 SIG
C0501-20 SIGC0501-19
GND
C0501-18 SENSP
C0501-4IGN FEED
C0501-46
F/L/GNDC0501-45
F/L/SIG
C0501-42
R/R/GNDC0501-43
R/R/SIG
C0501-36
R/L/SIG
C0501-34
F/R/SIGC0501-33
F/R/GND
C0501-1
BATT FEEDC0501-37
R/L/GND
C2448-5
C2448-3
C2448-2C2448-1
C2448-4
C1656-3 CLUS_SPC1656-2
CAN HS+C1656-1 CAN HS-
C1656-5
GND
C0516-2-C0516-1+
C0517-2
-C0517-1+
C0502-1
+
C0503-2 -C0503-1+
C0502-2 -
Sensor
Steering Angle
Sheet 61
F4
30.0 AmpsRelay 1
Underbonnet Fusebox
DIODE 1
F28
10.0 Amps
F20
30.0 Amps
F19
30.0 Amps
Earth
Steering Angle
Sensor
C0576-1
C0577-4C2608-1 VBATT
C0573-2
C0571-3
C0573-3
C0578-8SPL5-VIGN/FOR
C1672-5
VPWRC1672-8
GND
011-6-003
Oils/Greases
Brake FluidCastrol Response Super Dot 4
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb. / ft.
Modulator to Bracket 5 4
Modulator / Bracket to body 9 7
Brake hose unions 17 1413
10.5
17 Nm. 17 Nm.
17 Nm.
14 Nm.
14 Nm. 14 Nm.

Manual Transmission (07.03)
Transmission (07.00)7-3-8 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
32. Install the exhaust front mount.
33. Clean the component mating faces.
34. Apply an applicable sealant to the component mating faces.
35. Install the exhaust centre pipe.
36. Install and tighten the four bolts that attach the exhaust centre pipe to the exhaust front mount.
37. Put the clamps into position on the exhaust pipes.
38. Loosely install the four bolts that attach the exhaust centre pipe to the rear silencer.
39. Align the exhaust assembly.
40. Tighten the two clamps that attach the exhaust centre pipe to the catalytic converters.
41. Install the cross brace.
Figure 24
42. Install and torque the four bolts that attach the cross brace to the rear subframe.
Figure 25
43. Remove the strap that attaches the vehicle to the lift.
44. Lower the vehicle until the wheels are 10 mm above the ground. 45. Connect the battery ground cable.
46. Start the engine.
47. Select first gear and let the wheels to turn for 10
seconds.
48. Stop the engine.
49. Lift the vehicle.
50. Remove the fill plug for the transaxle oil.
51. Make sure that the transaxle oil is level with the opening for the transaxle oil. Add more oil if necessary.
52. Install and tighten the fill plug for the transaxle oil.
53. Install the rear undertray (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.PB - Rear Undertray).
Complete Sportshift Hydraulic Kit-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp and secure with straps.
3. Remove road wheel(s).
4. Remove rear exhaust silencer assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Muffler & Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access & Refit).
5. Roadster Only - Remove centre undertray (see
Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.MB Undertray -
Centre - Renew).
6. Remove bolts (x4), subframe cross brace.
7. Remove centre exhaust mounting bolts (x4).
8. Loosen clamp nuts (x2), release centre pipe from both catalysts.
9. Remove centre pipe and rear exhaust pipes as an
assembly.
WAR NI NG
THE EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE IS HEAVY. GET THE AID OF ONE MORE PERSON
TO DO THE STEP THAT FOLLOWS.
WAR NI NG
TRANSAXLE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
OBEY ALL TRANSAXLE OIL MANUFACTURER’S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN YO U HANDLE COMPONENTS
THAT HAVE TOUCHED TRANSAXLE OIL.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Complete Sportshift Hydraulic Kit-
Renew 07.03.AB
WAR NI NG
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY EARTH (- VE)
TERMINAL FIRST.
WAR NI NG
WHEN YOU LIFT THE VEHICLE ON A 'TWO POST' LIFT MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE A STRAP TO HOLD THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE TO THE RAMP. IF YOU
DO NOT, THE VEHICLE CAN FALL OFF THE RAMP AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Caution
When using a ‘two post’ vehicle ramp, remove the
screws that secure the rear section of the wheel arch
liner to body. Hold back the rear section of the wheel
arch liner to correctly position the foot of the vehicle lift.