2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE engine oil level

Fuel Charging System (03.04)
Engine (03.00)3-4-6 Workshop Manual May 2007
Installation
1. Install new O-rings to remaining injectors (lube O-ringP-
clips).
2. Install clip to new injector then injector into rail.
3. Install rail (with injectors) to manifold (bolt x2) (torque)
(taking care each injector is aligned correctly).
4. Connect EGR vac pipe to sensor and manifold.
5. Install coolant pipe bracket (bolt x2, nut x2).
6. Connect EGR (x1), fuel rail pressure sensor (x1) and injector multiplugs (x4).
7. Refit harness to coolant pipe bracket (fir tree x3).
8. Connect heater hose to pipe (quick fit).
9. Refit heater hose (clipx2) and EGR vacuum lines (clips
x2) to bracket.
10. Install fuel feed pipe.
11. Install purge pipe P-clip.
12. Install harness bracket to engine.
13. Feed harness into inner wing area.
14. Install fusebox to bracket.
15. Install earth lead to fusebox.
16. Install battery lead to fusebox (1x nut and rubber cover).
17. Install multiplugs to fuse box.
18. Install fusebox bracket fixings.
19. Refit harness fir tree clips to cylinder head.
20. Refit engine breather hose.
21. Install VVT solenoid multiplug, position coil and CMP harness (1x edge clip).
22. Install ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.14.BB Engine Control Module - RH Renew).
Engine Set - Fuel Injector - LH Bank -
Renew
Removal
1. Depressurise fuel rail (see Workshop Manual procedure 10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise).
2. Remove corner cross brace.
3. Disconnect breather hoses from cam cover (x2) for access.
4. Disconnect purge line from manifold (quickfit) and
support clip for access.
5. Disconnect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
6. Release heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2)
from support bracket.
7. Remove booster hose from manifold and support clip.
8. Remove harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release harness clips (fir tree x3). 9. Release pipe support bracket
(nuts x2, bolts x2) move
aside.
10. Disconnect IAT multiplug.
11. Disconnect injector multiplugs (x4).
12. Unclip injector harness from cam cover (x2).
13. Disconnect breather hose from manifold (quickfit).
14. Remove Injector to rail clips.
15. Remove fuel rail bolts (x2) and lift rail (tie aside).
16. Remove injectors from manifold.
Installation
1. Install clips on to new injectors then fit injectors into manifold.
2. Install rail onto injectors (taking care each injector is aligned correctly and the clip seats properly) and fit bolts
(x2) (torque).
3. Connect breather hose to manifold (quickfit).
4. Connect IAT multiplug.
5. Unclip injector harness from cam cover (x2).
6. Connect injector multiplugs (x4).
7. Install pipe support bracket (nuts x2, bolts x2).
8. Install harness support bracket (bolt x1, nut x2) release harness clips (fir tree x3).
9. Connect booster hose to manifold and support clip.
10. Connect heater hose from pipe (quick fit).
11. Install heater hose (x2) and throttle body hose (x2) from support bracket.
12. Connect purge line to manifold and into support clip.
13. Connect breather hoses (x2) to cam cover.
14. Install corner cross brace (torque bolts with vehicle on level ground).
Engine Set - Fuel Injector - RH Bank -
Renew
Removal
1. Depressurise fuel rail (see Workshop Manual procedure 10.01.EK Fuel System - Depressurise
2. Disconnect breather hose (quick fit) move aside.
3. Release harness fir tree clips (x3) from cylinder head and move aside.
4. Remove fuse box bracket fixings (bolt and nut) (allows movement).
5. Remove ECM (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.14.BB Engine Contro l Module - RH Renew).
6. Remove battery lead (1x nut and rubber cover) from fuse box (2x leads).
7. Remove multiplugs (x10) from fusebox.
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ItemCode
Engine Set-Fuel Injector-RH Bank-
Renew LHD
03.04.GK
Engine Set-Fuel Injector-RH Bank-
Renew RHD
03.04.GP

Emission Control (03.08)
Engine (03.00)3-8-2 Workshop Manual October 2005
6. Disconnect hose from engine (quickfit) and remove
hose.
Installation
1. Connect hose to engine (quickfit).
2. Clip hose to bracket.
3. Remove drain container.
4. Lower vehicle on ramp.
5. Install hose to oil separator (quickfit).
6. Install throttle body to air cleaner duct (clip x1).
7. Fill tank with approximately amount of displaced oil and replace cap.
8. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Separator Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Release clip and disconnect air cleaner duct from throttle body.
2. Disconnect hoses from oil separator (clips x2).
3. Remove separator (bolt x1) (place cloth to catch oil)
Installation
1. Install separator (bolt x1) (torque).
2. Install hoses to oil separator (clips x2).
3. Install throttle body to air cleaner duct (clip x1).
4. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Emissions Separator Hose-Renew
Removal
1. Move throttle body to air cleaner duct for access (clip x1).
2. Disconnect hose from oil separator (clips x1).
3. Disconnect hose from engi ne and remove (clips x1).
Installation
1. Connect hose to engine (clips x1).
2. Install hose to oil separator (clips x1).
3. Install throttle body to air cleaner duct (clip x1).
4. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Secondary Air Injection Pump and
Bracket Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery. 2. Remove inlet manifold assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.01.BA Manifold Assembly - Intake Upper
- Renew).
3. Disconnect breather tube to secondary air pump (quickfit).
4. Disconnect vacuum tube from solenoid valve.
5. Disconnect vacuum tubes (x2) from actuator valves.
6. Loosen unions and disconnect secondary air injection tubes (x2).
7. Disconnect multiplug, air injection pump. Release multiplug from mounting bracket.
8. Release harness and vacuum tube fir tree clips (x6) from mounting bracket.
9. Remove bolts (x3), securing secondary air injection pump assembly to engine.
10. Remove secondary air injection pump assembly.
Installation
1. Position secondary air injection pump assembly, install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
2. Secure harness and vacuum tube fir tree clips (x6) in
mounting bracket.
3. Secure multiplug in bracket, connect multiplug.
4. Connect and torque tighten secondary air tube unions (x2).
5. Connect vacuum tubes to solenoid and actuator valves (x3).
6. Connect breather tube to secondary air injection pump.
7. Install inlet manifold assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.01.BA Manifold Assembly - Intake Upper
- Renew).
8. Connect vehicle battery.
PCV Valve Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect breather tube from PCV valve.
2. Remove bolts (x2) securing PCV valve, remove PCV valve.
Installation
1. Clean PCV valve and mating face.
2. Install PCV valve, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
3. Connect breather tube to PCV valve.
Crank Vent Hose-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect hose from cam cover (quickfit).
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ItemCode
PCV Valve Assembly-Renew 03.08.DC
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Crank Vent Hose-Renew 03.08.DD

Engine Sealing (03.10)
Engine (03.00)3-10-14 Workshop Manual Issue 5, Janauary 2010
John Guest Cartridge in the Engine
Timing Cover - Repair
Removal
1. Open the bonnet.
2. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
3. On Roadster models, remove the front undertray (Refer
to ’Centre Undertray - Remove and Install (Roadster
Only)’, page 1-2-1).
4. Put an approved container under the front cover to collect oil.
5. Disconnect the oil drain pipe from the John Guest
cartridge.
6. Let the oil drain.
7. Use a trim tool as a lever to remove the plastic collet from the cartridge.
8. Remove and discard the O-ring from the cartridge.
9. Clean all unwanted oil from the cartridge.
Install
1. Apply a layer of oil to the new O-ring .
2. Carefully install the new O- ring in the cartridge. Make
sure that the O-ring is in the correct position against the
shoulder of the cartridge.
3. Install the new plastic collet into the cartridge.
4. Connect the oil pipe into the cartridge.
5. Clean all unwanted oil from the area around the cartridge.
6. Remove the container of drained oil.
7. On Roadster models, install the front undertray (Refer to ’Centre Undertray - Remove and Install (Roadster
Only)’, page 1-2-1).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the cap from the oil tank.
10. Add oil to the oil tank to the correct level.
11. Install the cap on the oil tank.
12. Start and operate the engine for approximately five minutes.
13. Stop the engine.
14. Wait five minutes for the oil to drain back to the sump.
15. Do a check of the oil le vel. Add oil if necessary. 16. Install the oil tank cap.
17. Close the bonnet.
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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.

Manual Transmission (07.03)
Transmission (07.00)
Issue 5, January 2010 Workshop Manual 7-3-33
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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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

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).
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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
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