2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Workshop Manual

Road Wheels and Tyres (04.04)
Suspension (04.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 4-4-7
Repairs
In view of the high performance capability of the vehicle,
damaged tyres should be renewed and not repaired.
Care of Alloy Road Wheels
Aluminium alloy road wheels are covered with a protective
coating. To prevent corrosion it is essential that this coating
is not damaged. When removing or installing tyres only
equipment utilizing spigot or stud hole clamping must be
used. The equipment must not have any moving parts which
contact the road wheel, and ty re levers must not be used.
To clean road wheels use warm soapy water; stubborn stains
can be removed using a soft brush or by using a proprietary
alloy road wheel cleaner.
Road Wheel Alignment
It is important that correct road wheel alignment be
maintained. Misalignment causes tyre tread to be scrubbed
off laterally because the natural direction of the road wheel
differs from that of the vehicle.
A sharp ‘fin’ protrusion on the edge of each pattern rib is a
sure sign of misalignment.
• ‘Fins’ on the inside edges of the pattern ribs, particularly on the nearside tyre, indicate Toe-in.
• ‘Fins’ on the outside edges, particularly on the offside tyre, indicate Toe-out.
With minor misalignment, the ev idence is less noticeable
and sharp pattern edges may be caused by road camber
even when the road wheel alignment is correct. In such
c a s e s i t i s b e t t e r t o m a k e s u r e b y c h e c k i n g w i t h a n a l i g n m e n t
gauge. Road camber affects the direction of the vehicle by
imposing a side thrus t and , if le ft to follow its natural cou rs e,
the vehicle will drift towards its nearside. This is instinctively
corrected by steering towards the road centre and, as a
result, the vehicle runs crab wise. The diagram shows why
nearside tyres are very sensitive to too much Toe-in and
offside tyres to Toe-out. It also shows why sharp ‘fins’ appear on one tyre but not on
the other, and why the direction of misalignment can be
determined by noting the position of the ‘fins’. Severe
misalignment produces clea
r evidence on both tyres.
Front road wheels on a moving vehicle should be parallel.
Tyre wear can be affected noticeably by quite small
variations from this condition. It will be noted from the
diagram that even with parallel road wheels, the vehicle is
still out of line with its dire ction of movement, but there is
less tendency for the wear to be concentrated on one tyre.
The near front tyre sometimes persists in wearing faster and
more unevenly than the other tyres, even when the
mechanical condition of the vehicle and tyre maintenance
are satisfactory. The more severe the average road camber,
the more marked this tendency will be.
Caution
When a new tyre is installe d, always renew the tyre
valve.

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Misalignment Effects
Alignment Precautions
The following alignment precau tions should be observed:
1. The vehicle should have come to rest from a forward movement. This ensures, as fa r as possible, that the road
wheels are in natura l running positions.
2. It is preferable for alignment to be checked with the vehicle laden (Refer to

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Tyre Pressure Sensing (Option)
Tyre pressure sensing monitors the vehicle tyre pressures
and feeds-back this info rmation to the driver.
Each road wheel is installed with a tyre pressure sensing
device which sends tyre pressu re information to a control
unit mounted in the centre, rear wall of the boot.
The control unit provides a
visual warning by illuminating
the tyre pressure warning lamp
(A) on the instrument panel if
any tyre pressure falls below
specification.
Pressure Sensing
with Winter Wheels
and Tyres
If the tyre pressure sensing option is installed on the vehicle,
the winter road wheel and tyre option with the tyre pressure
sensing system should be installed. The tyre pressure sensing
system will need to be programmed to recognize additional
tyres.
Wa r n i n g s
WAR NI NG
TYRE PRESSURE SENSING IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE DRIVER AWARENESS OF TYRE
PERFORMANCE OR THE NEED FOR RECOMMENDED WEEKLY CHECKS ON TYRE CONDITION AND
PRESSURE.
Each pressure sensing device
has a colour coded collar.
Ensure the coloured collars
are always installed in their
original positions, i.e. after
new tyres are installed.
Road wheelColour
Front right
Front Left
Rear Right
Rear Left Green
Red
Blue
Yellow
Instrument
Cluster
Lamp constant / Message ‘Check Tyres’.
Fault
Tyre pressure below specification.
Action
Reduce speed to 48 km/h (30 mph). Stop in safe place as
soon as possible.
One of the coloured LEDs on the control module will
illuminate to indicate which tyre requires inflating . The
LED colour corresponds to th e colour of the band below
each tyre valve cap. Inspect affected tyre. Re-inflate if
necessary. If on inspection the tyre is found to be OK,
continue at 48 km/h (30 mph) maximum.
Ensure that the coloured band remains in position.
Instrument
Cluster Lamp constant / Message ‘Check Tyres’.
Fault
Tyre transmitter fault.
Action
Reduce speed to 48 km/h (30 mph). Stop in safe place as
soon as possible.
Inspect affected tyre. Re-inflate if necessary.
If on inspection the tyre is found to be OK, continue at 48
km/h (30 mph) maximum.
Instrument
Cluster Lamp constant / Message ‘Tyre system
Fault’
Fault
Control module fault.
Action
Stop in safe place as soon as possible.
Check all tyres for flats. If OK, continue at 48 km/h (30
mph) maximum.

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Display Unit
The display unit provides additional features when correctly
connected to a previously installed ‘Smartire’ system. The
display unit connects directly to the front of the basic
‘Smartire’ receiver and is powered from the vehicle circuits.
The display will be fully illu minated during use but will go
into ‘Energy Saver’ mode when no activity is detected.
Display Panel
Connection and Normal Operation
1. Remove the front bezel of the Pressure Sensor Receiver. Install the extension lead to the display unit and to the
receiver module. Turn on the ignition.
All icons will illuminate briefly and then extinguish
leaving only the vehicle outline.
2. When tyre pressure data is received, (drive the vehicle
or spin the road wheels), all the road wheel icons will
appear. Press the Tyre icon to access the recorded data
for each of the four road wheels.
3. Press the Mode button to scroll through the pressure, temperature and pressure deviation readings for the
selected tyre. 4. If any tyre pressure sensor is defective, the display will
show three dashes to indicate the absence of data for
that tyre.
5. To return to normal mode, press the SET button.
System Programming
The system may be programmed by the user on three
different levels. Enter Progra mming Mode by pressing the
‘Set’ button:
• 2 seconds to enter level 1
• 5 seconds to enter level 2
• 10 seconds to enter level 3
The following parameters ma y be set in each level:
Level 1 Programming
Cold inflation pressure
1. Press ‘Set’ for 2 seconds to enter level 1 programming .
2. Press ‘Tyre’ to select the front or rear axle. Front or rear
tyres will be highlighted.
3. Press ‘Mode’ to show the current value. Press ‘Tyre’ to increase or ‘Mode’ to decrease the current value.
4. Press ‘Set’ to save the new values.
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 to set the cold inflation pressure for other the axle.
Programmed wheel position No data
Data received
Alarm light Low pressure warning
Alert indicatorLearn mode MODE button
Set button
Tyre rotation program
Cold pressure program
Programming mode
Towing vehicle indicator
Numerical display
Units of pressure or temperature TYRE button
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Level 1
• Cold Pressure
• Tyre Rotation
• Low Pressure Warning
• Pressure Deviation
• High Temperature Alert
•Units Selection
Level 2 •Slope
• Learn Transmitter ID
Level 3 • Low Pressure Alert
PSI
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Tyre Rotation
1. Press ‘Set’ for 2 seconds to enter level 1 programming .
2. Press ‘Mode’ repeatedly until ‘Tyre Rotation’ icon is displayed.
3. Press ‘Tyre’ to scroll to a tyre position. Press ‘Mode’ to display the current sensor identity.
4. Ensure that the road wheels and tyres are installed in the correct locations (see the colour code list above). Note
the correct code number for each road wheel.
5. Use ‘Tyre’ or ‘Mode’ to co rrect the sensor identity code
if required.
6. Repeat for the remaining tyres.
7. Press ‘Set’ twice to exit the programme.
Low Pressure Warning
1. Press ‘Set’ for 2 seconds to enter level 1 programming .
2. Press ‘Mode’ repeatedly until ‘Flat Tyre’ icon is displayed.
3. Press ‘Tyre’ to scroll to th e desired axle. Press ‘Mode’ to
display the current low pressure warning value. 4. Press ‘Tyre’ to increase or
‘Mode’ to decrease current
value.
5. Press ‘Set’ to enter the new value into memory.
Pressure Deviation Alert
This function sets the threshold for warning of a deviation
from normal tyre pressures.
1. Press ‘Set’ for 2 seconds to enter level 1 programming .
2. Press ‘Mode’ repeatedly until the ‘+-’ icon is displayed.
3. Press ‘Tyre’ to display the current value.
4. Press ‘Tyre’ to increase or ‘Mode’ to decrease the
current value
5. Press ‘Set’ to save the amended value.
6. Press ‘Set’ again to revert to normal operation.
High Temperature Alert
1. Press ‘Set’ for 2 seconds to enter level 1 programming .
2. Press ‘Mode’ until ‘ale rt’ icon is displayed.
3. Press ‘Tyre’ to display the current value of the high temperature alert.
4. Press ‘Tyre’ to increase or ‘Mode’ to decrease current
value
5. Press ‘Set’ to save the amended value.
6. Press ‘Set’ again to return to normal mode.
Units Selection
Use this function to select the combination of units for
pressure and temperature.
WAR NI N G
THE ROAD WHEELS AND TYRES ARE ASYMMETRICAL AND DIFFERENT SIZES FRONT AND REAR. THEY
MUST NOT BE ROTATED FRONT TO REAR. THIS FUNCTION SHOULD BE USED ONLY TO VERIFY
CORRECT TYRE POSITION. DO NOT CHANGE THE PROGRAMMED DATA.
Each sensor is identified by th e colour of a washer on the
tyre valve. Tyres are always in stalled in fixed positions and
must remain as follows:
• Right Front - Green (Code 1)
• Left Front - Red (Code 2)

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1. Press ‘Set’ for 2 seconds to enter level 1 programming .
2. Press ‘Mode’ until pressure / temperature units are displayed.
3. Press ‘Tyre’ to enter ‘Units Selection’ mode.
4. Use ‘Tyre’ or ‘Mode’ to scroll through four combinations of pressure / temperature units.
5. Press ‘Set’ to save the selected combination of units.
6. Press the ‘Set’ button again to revert to normal mode.
Level 2 Programming
Slope
Sets rate of pressure change for tyres in use. This parameter
is set at manufacture and is specific only to the
recommended tyres for DB9.
1. Press ‘Set’ for 5 seconds to enter level 2 programming .
2. Press ‘Tyre’ until the desired vehicle axle is displayed.
3. Press ‘Mode’ to display the current SLOPE entry (DB9 is set at?)
4. If required, use ‘Tyre’ to increase or ‘Mode’ to decrease current value.
5. Press ‘Set’ to save the final value.
6. Press ‘Set’ again to return to normal mode.
Transmitter Learn Mode
This mode is used to add or delete transmitters from the
system memory. It is vital that transmitter signals are
correctly recognised to avoid system reaction to other
transmitters (e.g. from passing vehicles with similar sensors).
1. Remove a Redundant Transmitter 1.1 Press ‘Set’ for 5 seconds to enter level 2 programming .
1.2 Press ‘Mode’ to select ‘Transmitter Learn’ mode.
1.3 Press ‘Tyre’ to display possible tyre positions (filled rectangles represent currently programmed
transmitters).
1.4 Press ‘Tyre’ to scroll to the desired position.
1.5 To delete a transmitter, press the ‘Mode’ once.
1.6 If required, scroll to other positions using ‘Tyre’ and, if required, delete any other transmitters using
‘Mode’ button. 2. Add new Transmitters.
2.1 Press ‘Set’ for 5 seconds to enter level 2 programming .
2.2 Press ‘Mode’ to select ‘Transmitter Learn’ mode.
2.3 Press ‘Tyre’ to display possible tyre positions (filled rectangles represent currently programmed
transmitters).
2.4 Press ‘Tyre’ to scroll to the desired position. The chosen road wheel icon will flash.
2.5 Program a new transmitter by either:
2.6 Vigorously shaking the transmitter (bounce the road wheel on the ground) to promote a transmission.
2.7 Inflate or deflate the tyre by more than 3 psi (0.2 bar).
2.8 Press ‘Tyre’ to scroll to the next position. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as required to programme additional
transmitters.
2.9 Press ‘Set’ to save the new transmitter data and to exit ‘learn’ mode. If no error is found, the system will
return to ‘normal’ mode.
Level 3 Programming
Low Pressure Alert
1. Press ‘Set’ for 10 seconds to enter level 3 programming .
2. Press ‘Tyre’ button to scroll to the desired axle.
3. Press ‘Mode’ to view the current low pressure alert value.
4. Press ‘Tyre’ to increase the current value or press ‘Mode’ to the decrease current value.
5. Press ‘Set’ to save when the desired value is reached.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 until the Low Pressure Alert Level has been set for all road wheels.
7. Press ‘Set’ button to exit this mode.
8. Press the ‘Set’ button again to return to normal mode.
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The unit will ‘beep’ when ne w transmitter is recognised.
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Driveline (05.00)
Contents
Driveshaft (05.01) .................................................. 5-1-2Description ............................................................. 1-2
Specifications.......................................................... 1-2
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-2 Propeller Shaft-Renew ........................................... 1-2
Propshaft Cam Sensor-Sportshift-Renew
-Sportshift Only...................................................... 1-2
Torque Tube-Renew .............................................. 1-3
Torque Tube & Prop Shaft Assembly-
Renew-Manual Vehicles Only ................................ 1-4
Torque Tube & Prop Shaft Assembly-
Renew-Sportshift Vehicles Only ............................. 1-4
Torque Tube-Remove for Access/Refit .................... 1-5
RH/LH Drive Shaft Assembly-Renew ...................... 1-7
Halfshafts (05.05) .................................................. 5-2-1 Specifications.......................................................... 2-1

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.