2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE steering

Lubrication System (03.02)
Engine (03.00)
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3. Remove pipes from oil tank (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
4. Raise vehicle on ramp.
5. Remove undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure. 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
6. Remove pipe from oil thermostat (position container to catch oil) (refer to Figure 2).
Figure 2
Installation
1. Install pipe to oil thermostat (torque) ensure correct alignment in oil tank bracket.
2. Install undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
3. Lower vehicle on ramp.
4. Install oil pipe to tank.
5. Install throttle body duct.
6. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
7. Fill tank with approximately amount of displaced oil and replace cap.
8. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Pump Inlet Tube Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove the PAS pump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
2. Remove pipe from oil contro ller (position container to
catch oil).
3. Remove bolt, pipes to bracket (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
4. Remove LH exhaust manifo ld (refer to Workshop
Manual procedure 09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold
- LH - Renew).
5 . R e m o v e h a r n e s s t o p i p e c l i p ( r e f e r t o F i g u r e 2 ) .
Figure 2
6. Remove bolts that attach the oil pipes to block.
7. Release both pipes from bl ock and remove inlet pipe.
Installation
1. Renew O-ring on remaining oil pipe.
2. Install inlet pipe and position both pipes into block.
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3. Install bolts that attach th e oil pipes to block (torque).
4. Install LH exhaust manifold (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold - LH -
Renew).
5. Install bolt, pipes to bracket.
6. Install harness clip to pipe.
7. Install pipe to oil controller (torque).
8. Install P.A.S pump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
9. Fill tank with approximately amount of displaced oil and replace cap.
10. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Pump Inlet Tube Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove the PAS pump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
2. Remove pipe from oil controller (position container to catch oil).
3. Remove bolt, pipes to bracket (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
4. Remove LH exhaust manifold (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold
- LH - Renew). 5 . R e m o v e h a r n e s s t o p i p e c l i p ( r e f e r t o F i g u r e 2 ) .
Figure 2
6. Remove bolts that attach the oil pipes to block.
7. Release both pipes from bl
ock and remove inlet pipe.
Installation
1. Renew O-ring on remaining oil pipe.
2. Install inlet pipe and position both pipes into block.
3. Install bolts that attach the oil pipes to block (torque).
4. Install LH exhaust manifold (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold - LH -
Renew).
5. Install bolt, pipes to bracket.
6. Install harness clip to pipe.
7. Install pipe to oil controller (torque).
8. Install P.A.S pump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
9. Fill tank with approximatel y amount of displaced oil and
replace cap.
10. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Pump Outlet Tube Assembly - Renew
Removal
1. Remove PAS pump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
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WAR NI NG
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
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2. Remove pipe from oil tank (position container to catch oil) (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
3. Remove bolt, pipes to bracket (refer to Figure 2).
Figure 2
4. Remove LH exhaust manifold (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold
- LH - Renew).
5. Remove harness to pipe clip (refer to Figure 3).
Figure 3
6. Remove bolts that attach the oil pipes to block.
7. Release both pipes from block and remove outlet pipe.
Installation
1. Renew O-ring on remaining oil pipe.
2. Install outlet pipe and position both pipes into block.
3. Install bolts that attach the oil pipes to block (torque).
4. Install bolt, pipes to bracket.
5. Install harness clip to pipe.
6. Install pipe to oil tank (torque).
7. Install LH exhaust manifold (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.CD Gasket - Exhaust Manifold - LH -
Renew).
8. Install P.A.S pump (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.AA Pump - Power Steering - Renew).
9. Fill tank with approximately amount of displaced oil and replace cap.
10. Use handbook procedure to check oil level.
Oil Thermostat Cooler Pipe Assembly -
Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
3. Remove LH air filter box (refer to Workshop Manual
procedure 03.12.AB Air Filter Box LH Renew).
4. Remove pipe from oil thermo stat (position container to
catch oil) (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
5. Unclip pipe (x4) from inner wing.
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Cooling System (03.03)
Engine (03.00)
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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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Engine Management System (03.14)
Engine (03.00)
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Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove rear exhaust silencer (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
3. Disconnect multiplugs (x2), HEGO sensors.
4. Secure sufficient lengths of string to HEGO sensor multiplugs for assembly purposes.
5. Loosen LH and RH clamp nuts, catalysts to centre pipes.
6. With assistance, manoeuvre exhaust centre pipe assembly rearwards to release from catalysts.
7. Remove nuts (x3), catalyst to exhaust manifold.
8. Release and support weight of LH catalyst from exhaust manifold.
9. Manoeuvre HEGO sensor leads and remove cable tie. Release HEGO sensor leads from behind heat shield.
Remove string from HEGO multiplugs.
10. Remove catalyst assembly.
11. Remove and discard gasket.
12. Remove HEGO sensors from catalyst.
Installation
1. Clean catalyst, mating joint faces and HEGO sensors.
2. Install and tighten HEGO sensor to catalyst.
3. Apply proprietary exhaust se alant around clamp joints.
4. Install new gasket to exhaust manifold.
5. Position catalyst, secure string (x2) to HEGO multiplugs, feed sensor leads behind heat shield. Install catalyst to
exhaust manifold.
6. Instal land tighten nuts (x3), catalyst to exhaust manifold.
7. Align centre pipe assembly to catalyst, tighten clamp
nuts to.
8. Remove string (x2), conne ct multiplugs (x2), HEGO
sensors.
9. Install rear exhaust silencer (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
10. Lower vehicle on ramp.
Left Side Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) (Coupe Only) - Remove and
Install
Remove
1. Disconnect the ba ttery ground cable.
2. Remove the wheel and tyre. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.04.EC - Wheel and Tyre)
3. Remove the six rear screws that attach the wheel-arch liner to the body.
4. Remove the rear screw that attaches the wheel-arch liner to the body.
5. Turn the steering fully to the right.
6. Move the wheel arch liner to get access to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the direction
indicator.
8. Release the four fi r-tree clips that attach the wiring
harness for the direction indi cator and the screen wash
system.
9. Release the two fir tree clips that attach the wiring harness for the PCM.
10. Remove the three bolts that attach the PCM bottom bracket and PCM to the PCM top bracket.
11. Disconnect the three electrical connectors from the PCM.
12. Remove the PCM.
Install
1. Put the PCM in position.
2. Connect the three electrical connectors to the PCM.
3. Align the PCM to the top bracket.
4. Align the bottom bracket to the PCM.
5. Install and tighten the three bolts that attach the PCM bottom bracket and PCM to the PCM top bracket.
6. Install the two fir tree clips that attach the wiring harness for the PCM.
7. Attach the four fir-tree cl ips that attach the wiring
harness for the direction indi cator and the screen wash
system.
8. Connect the electrical connector to the direction indicator.
9. Put the wheel-arch liner into the correct position.
10. Install and tighten the rear screw that attaches the wheel-arch liner to the body.
11. Install and tighten the six rear screws that attach the wheel-arch liner to the body.
12. Move the steering to the centre position.
13. Connect the battery ground cable.
14. Install the wheel and tyre. (04.04.EC - Wheel and Tyre)
15. Connect AMDS.
16. Use AMDS to do a test of the PCM. (00.06.AD - AMDS Operation Check)
WA R N I N G
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER OPERATION. LET THE EXHAUST SYSTEM COOL
BEFORE YOU DO WORK. IF YOU DO NOT, SEVERE
INJURY CAN OCCUR
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Left Side Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) (Roadster Only) - Remove and
Install
Remove
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Lift the vehicle on a four-post lift.
3. Remove the centre undertray. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.MB - Centre Undertray)
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Lift the vehicle on a two-post lift.
6. Remove the wheel and tyre. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.04.EC - Wheel and Tyre)
7. Remove the six rear screws that attach the wheel-arch liner to the body.
8. Remove the rear screw that attaches the wheel-arch liner to the body.
9. Turn the steering fully to the right.
10. Move the wheel-arch liner to get access to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the direction indicator.
12. Release the four fir tree cl ips that attach the wiring
harness for the direction indicator and the screen wash
system.
13. Release the two fir tree clips that attach the wiring harness for the PCM.
14. Remove the three screws that attach the PCM bottom bracket and PCM to the PCM top bracket.
15. Disconnect the three elec trical connectors from the
PCM.
16. Remove the PCM.
Install
1. Put the PCM in position.
2. Connect the three electrical connectors to the PCM.
3. Align the PCM with the top bracket.
4. Align the bottom bracket with the PCM.
5. Install and tighten the three screws that attach the PCM bottom bracket and PCM to the PCM top bracket.
6. Install the two fir tree clips that attach the wiring harness for the PCM.
7. Attach the four fir tree clips that attach the wiring harness for the indicator and the screen wash system.
8. Connect the electrical connector to the indicator.
9. Put the wheel-arch liner into the correct position.
10. Install and tighten the rear screw that attaches the wheel-arch liner to the body. 11. Install and tighten the six rear screws that attach the
wheel-arch liner to the body.
12. Install the centre undertray. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.MB - Centre Undertray)
13. Install the wheel and tyre. (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.04.EC - Wheel and Tyre)
14. Move the steering to the centre position.
15. Connect the battery ground cable.
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Front Suspension (04.01)
Suspension (04.00)
November 2008 Workshop Manual 4-1-1
Suspension (04.00)
Front Suspension (04.01)
Description
Suspension Arms
The upper suspension arm is attached to the body structure.
The lower suspension arm is attached to the front subframe.
Each upper suspension arm has a press-fit ball-joint, and two
interleaved rubber bushes. Two bolts attach the upper
suspension arm to the body structure.
Each lower suspension arm has a press fit ball-joint and
metal-to-rubber bonded bushes which are attached to the
front subframe by two eccentric cam bolts (Camber and
castor settings).
Anti-roll Bar
The anti-roll bar, is attached to the subframe in two positions
by rubber bushes and clamps. The outer ends of the anti-roll
bar are attached to the lower suspension arms by drop links.
The anti-roll bar provides the required stiffness to control
body roll.
Vertical link
The Vertical link (Knuckle Joint) swivels on the upper and
lower suspension arms via ball-joints, and carries the hub, a
unit 3 wheel bearing (including the ABS encoder ring), the
wheel speed sensor, the brake caliper, and the brake disc
and shield. The position of the Vertical link is determined by
the movement of the steering rack, which is connected to
the Vertical link by the steering track rod.
Specifications
Upper Arm Ball Joint
and Bushes
Ball Joint
and Bushes Verticle
Link
Bolts to Body
Lower Arm
Anti-roll Bar Drop Links
Eccentric
Cam Bolts
04-01-003
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb. / ft.
Brake dust shield. 9 7
Bearing Assembly to the Vertical
link. 55 41
Vertical Link to the Lower
Suspension Arm. 90 66.5
Vertical Link to the Upper
Suspension Arm. 90 66.5
Track-rod End Lock Nut. 70 52
Vehicle Ride Height Sensor. M8 M522.5
9 17
7
Anti-roll Bar Link Nuts 110 81.5
Anti-roll Bar Mounting Bolts
Torque bolt 1, then bolt 2, then
bolt 1 again (to allow for rubber
compression) 22.5 17
Torque the following suspensi on fixings with the vehicle
at normal ride height
Lower Suspension Arm front
bush to the Subframe M14 185 137
Lower Suspension Arm rear
bush to the Subframe. M12 115 85
Upper Suspension Arm to the
Front Structure 115 85
Spring and Damper Bolts Top Lower22.5
175 17
129.5
Normal ride height 2 x 37.5kg in front seats (37.5kg in
each seat) plus a full fuel tank.

Front Suspension (04.01)
Suspension (04.00)4-1-2 Workshop Manual November 2008
Symptoms
SymptomPossible CauseAction
Crabbing Front or rear suspension components/road
wheel alignment Inspect front and rear suspension systems.
Check / adjust road wheel alignment
Drive axle damaged New drive axle.
Front ‘Bottoming’
or Riding Low Spring(s)
Dampers Check ride height.
Check dampers.
Drift/Pull Unequal tyre pressure Check / adjust tyre pressures.
Inspect tyre for excessive wear.
Incorrect road wheel alignment Check / adjust road wheel alignment.
Tyres Check / adjust tyre pressu res. Inspect tyre for excessive
wear.
Unevenly loaded or overloaded vehicle Not ify customer of incorrect vehicle loading .
Damaged steering components Check steering sy stem for mechanical or hydraulic bias.
Brake drag Check brakes.
Check steering system for mechanical or hydraulic bias.
Rough Ride Spring(s) Check springs.
Shock absorber(s) Check shock absorbers.
Incorrect Tyre
Wear Incorrect tyre pressure Check and adju
st tyre pressure. Inspect tyre for
excessive wear.
Excessive front or rear Toe (rapid inner or
outer edge wear) Check and adjust road wheel alignment (Refer to ’Road
Wheel Alignment (04.00)’, page 4-0-2).
Excessive negative or positive camber
(rapid or outer edge wear) Check and adjust road wheel alignment (Refer to ’Road
Wheel Alignment (04.00)’, page 4-0-2).
Tyres out of balance (tyres cupped or
dished) Balance tyres.
‘Shimmy’ or ‘Road
Wheel Tramp’ Loose road wheel nut(s) Check and tighten road wheel nuts to specification.
Loose front suspension Check and tighten
suspension fixings to specification.
Front road wheel bearing(s) Check road wheel bearings.
Road wheel / tyres Check road wheels / tyres.
Shock absorber(s) Check shock absorbers.
Spring(s) Check springs.
Loose, worn or damaged ball -joint(s) Check ball-joint(s).
Loose, worn or damaged steering
components Check components.
Front road wheel alignment Check and adjust road wheel alignment (Refer to ’Road Wheel Alignment (04.00)’, page 4-0-2).
Worn or damaged suspension bushes Check suspension bushes
Poor ‘Return
ability’ of Steering ball-joints Check ball-joint(s).
Steering components Check for excessive friction in steering system.
Check tyre pressures
Steering Wheel
Off-Centre Unequal front or rear Toe settings Check and adjust road wheel alignment.
Steering components Check and install new components as required.
Sway or Roll Overloaded, unevenly or incorrectly
loaded vehicle Notify customer of incorrect vehicle loading
Loose road wheel nut(s) Check. Tighten road wheel nut(s) to specification
Spring(s) Check. Install new springs as required.
Shock absorber(s) Check. Install new shock absorbers as required.
Loose front stabilizer bar or rear stabilizer
bar Check. Tighten anti-roll bar to specification.