2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Sd card

Power Conversion (03.11)
Engine (03.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 3-11-37
10. Remove and discard O-ring seal from pulley (see Figure
2).
Figure 2
Installation
1. Clean crankshaft pulley, locking ring and mating face on crankshaft.
2. Lubricate and install new O-ring seal in crankshaft pulley.
3. Install crankshaft pulley, locking ring and new pulley bolt.
4. Torque tighten crankshaft pulley bolt. Remove special tool (303-1185) from crankcase.
5. Install inspection cover to lower crankcase, install and tighten bolts (x2).
6. Install drive belt on pulleys.
7. Install drive belt tensioner, install and torque tighten bolt.
8. Release tensioner and install drive belt onto idler pulley.
9. Install engine assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.00.AA Engi ne Assembly - Renew).
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal-Renew (with
Engine Removed
)
Removal
1. Remove crankshaft pulley (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.11.DP Pulley Assembly - Crankshaft
Damper - Renew With Engine Removed). 2. Install tool (303-1190) into
crankshaft front oil seal (see
Figure 1).
Figure 1
3. Tighten centre bolt of tool (303-1190) and withdraw oil seal from timing cover (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
4. Remove seal from special tool.
Installation
1. Clean oil seal aperture in timing cover.
2. Do NOT remove protector from oil seal.
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Caution
Make sure the crankshaft front oil seal mating faces are clean and dry.
Caution
Do not remove the crankshaft front oil seal protector
until the oil seal is correctly installed.
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Engine (03.00)3-11-38 Workshop Manual May 2007
3. Position new oil seal (fitted dry). Install oil seal in timing
cover using tool (303-750) (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
4. Remove crankshaft oil seal protector.
5. Install crankshaft pulle y (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.11.DP Pulley Assembly - Crankshaft
Damper - Renew With Engine Removed).
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal-Renew (with
Engine Removed
)
Removal
1. Remove engine assembly (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.00.AA Engi ne Assembly - Renew).
2. Remove bolts (x2), inspection cover to lower crankcase, remove cover.
3. Install tool (303-1185) to restrain flywheel, install and tighten bolts (x2).
4. Remove bolts (x6), clutch cover to flywheel.
5. Release clutch cover from dowels (x3), remove clutch cover, collect drive plate.
6. Remove and discard bolts (x8), flywheel to crankshaft flange.
7. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
8. Release flywheel from dowel, remove flywheel.
9. Position tool (303-1189) to crankshaft flange, screw in
alignment bolts (x2) 1.5 turns (only).
10. Use tool and pierce holes (x3) in oil seal through holes in special tool for self-tapping screws
11. Install and tighten self-tapping screws (x3) into oil seal.
12. Tighten centre bolt of tool (303-1189) and withdraw crankshaft oil seal.
13. Remove oil seal from special tool, discard oil seal.
Installation
1. Clean oil seal aperture in cylinder block.
2. Ensure that oil seal protector is positioned correctly and install oil seal onto crankshaft flange.
3. Install tool (303-1189) to crankshaft, position nuts on
tool against oil seal.
4. Ensure that oil seal and special are parallel to rear of engine.
5. To install oil seal, tighten nuts alternately on tool (303- 1189) until oil seal correctly seated.
6. Remove special tool from crankshaft.
7. Check that the oil seal is located correctly.
8. Clean flywheel and mating face on crankshaft.
9. Install flywheel, align to dowel on crankshaft flange.
10. Install new bolts (x8), install tool (303-1185) to restrain flywheel. Torque tighten bolts (x8) in the correct
sequence.
11. Clean clutch cover and drive plate.
12. Install clutch assembly on flywheel, align to dowels (x3).
13. Install bolts (x6), install clutch alignment tool, evenly torque tighten bolts (x6) in a diagonal sequence.
Remove clutch alignment tool.
14. Remove bolts (x2), collect tool (303-1185).
15. Install inspection cover, install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
16. Install engine assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.00.AA Engine Assembly - Renew).
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Caution
Do not use any lubricant on cr ankshaft oil seals or seal
protectors. Make sure all co mponents are clean and dry
Caution
Alternate nut tightening to correctly seat the crankshaft rear oil seal.

Engine Management System (03.14)
Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, Janauary 2010 Workshop Manual 3-14-1
Engine (03.00)
Engine Management System (03.14)
Maintenance
LH Front Lower Heated Exhaust Gas
Oxygen (HEGO) Sensor - Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove rear exhaust silencer (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remo ve 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 sens ors 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.
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 - Remo ve for Access and Refit).
10. Lower vehicle on ramp.
LH Front Upper Heated Exhaust Gas
Oxygen (HEGO) Sensor - Renew
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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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Engine Management System (03.14)
Engine (03.00)3-14-2 Workshop Manual Issue 5, Janauary 2010
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 sealant 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), connect 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.
RH Front Upper Heated Exhaust Gas
Oxygen (HEGO) Sensor - Renew
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 sealant 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), connect 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.
RH Rear Lower Heated Exhaust Gas
Oxygen (HEGO) Sensor - Renew
WAR NI NG
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.
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
WAR NI NG
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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ItemCode
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Engine (03.00)
Issue 5, Janauary 2010 Workshop Manual 3-14-3
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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Driveshaft (05.01)
Driveline (05.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 5-1-7
6. Manual Only - Bleed clutch hydraulics.
7. Install LH exhaust manifold (see Workshop Manual 09.00.CB Manifold - Exhaust - LH - Renew).
8. Install transaxle (see Workshop Manual07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual - Remove for Access and
Refit).
9. Lower vehicle on ramp.
10. Connect vehicle battery.
RH/LH Drive Shaft Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Remove rear undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
4. With assistance, remove drive shaft nut.
5. Remove and discard Allen bolt s (x6), collect plates (x3),
drive shaft to differential.
6. Release drive shaft from rear hub, remove drive shaft.
Installation
1. Clean drive shaft and mating faces on differential flange and rear hub.
2. Install drive shaft in rear hub, align to differential flange.
3. Apply thread lock to new Allen bolt threads.
4. Clean and install plates (x3), Allen bolts (x6), tighten bolts.
5. Install drive shaft nut. With assistance, tighten nut.
6. Install rear undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
7. Install road wheel(s).
8. Lower vehicle on ramp. 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.
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Front Disc Brake (06.03)
Brake Systems (06.00)6-3-4 Workshop Manual Version 6, March 2010
Front Caliper-Renew
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
2. Remove the road wheel.
3. Remove the pad wear sensor.
4. Move the caliper pistons into to the caliper to release the pads.
5. Remove the brake pad retaining pins and anti-rattle spring.
6. Remove the pads and shims from the caliper.
7. Disconnect the brake hose.
8. Install sealing plugs into the open brake-pipe port of the caliper and the hose to prevent contamination.
9. Remove and discard the two caliper attachment bolts.
10. Remove the caliper.
Installation
1. Clean the pads, pins, shims and the spring .
2. Install a new caliper and attach it with two new bolts.
3. Torque the two caliper attachment bolts.
4. Apply anti-seize compound to the pads, pins and shims.
5. Install the pads and shims into the caliper.
6. Install the pad retaining pins and spring into the caliper.
7. Remove the sealing plug from the brake-pipe port.
7.1 Loosely install the brake hose union into the caliper.
7.2 Make sure that the brake hose alignment line is straight. Adjust the hose if necessary.
7.3 Install the alignment tool (206-100).
7.4 Use the tool to align the hose and tighten the union to 22 Nm .
7.5 Do a check of the hose alignment again. If the hose is not correctly aligned, loosen the union and adjust
the hose. Tighten the union to 22 Nm.
8. Install the pad wear sensor.
9. Remove the dust cap from the bleed nipple.
10. Install the bleed bottle.
11. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the correct level.
12. With the aid of one more person, bleed the brake caliper.
13. Remove the bleed bottle.
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DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO REMOVE BRAKE
PAD DUST. THE DUST CAN BE DANGEROUS. ALWAYS USE A VACUUM BRUSH OR THE RECOMMENDED BRAKE CLEANER TO REMOVE BRAKE PAD DUST.
WA R N I N G
ALWAYS INSTALL NEW BOLTS WHEN YOU INSTALL THE BRAKE CALIPER. IF YOU DO NOT THE BOLTS
CAN BREAK AND CAUSE FAILURE OF THE BRAKE.
When you install new brake pads, install a new brake pad wear sensor.
CAUTION
MAKE SURE THAT THE ALIGNMENT LINE ON THE BRAKE HOSE STAYS IN A STRAIGHT LINE. IF THE
ALIGNMENT LINE IS NOT STRAIGHT, THE BRAKE HOSE IS TWISTED. THIS CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL.
CAUTION
ON LEFT AND RIGHT CALIPERS, THE BRAKE HOSE MUST GO TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE CAR.

Brake Actuation System (06.06)
Brake System (06.00)
6-6-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Maintenance
Pedal Box Assembly - Renew
1. Remove front seat (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
2. Disconnect multiplug from stop lamp switch (see Fig. 1).
3. Remove clip clevis pin from brake pedal. Collect wavy washer.
4. Remove clip clevis pin from clutch pedal.
5. Remove nuts (x2) securing clutch master cylinder to
pedal box.
6. Remove nuts (x4) securing brake booster assembly to
pedal box.
7. Release main harness clips (x2) from pedal box.
8. Remove bolts (x3) securing pedal box to bulkhead.
9. Remove pedal box assembly.
10. Remove stop lamp switch.
11. Remove and discard O-ring seal from clutch master cylinder.
Installation
1. Install new O-ring seal to clutch master cylinder.
2. Install stop lamp switch in pedal box.
3. Install pedal box assembly, install bolts (x3). Do not torque tighten at this stage.
4. Position brake booster, install and torque tighten nuts (x4).
5. Torque tighten pedal box bolts (x3).
6. Position clutch master cy linder, install and torque
tighten nuts (x2).
7. Secure main harness to pedal box with clips (x2) 8. Install brake pedal clevis pin, wavy washer and retaining
clip.
9. Install clutch pedal clevis pin, and retaining clip.
10. Connect multiplug to stop lamp switch.
11. Install front seat (see Workshop Manual procedure
01.10.AB Seat Assembly - Front - RH - Remove for
Access and Refit).
RHD-Brake Master Cylinder Assembly-
Renew
Removal
1. Remove reservoir cap.
2. Remove fluid in reservoir (syringe).
3. Position cloth to absorb spillage.
4. Disconnect level indicator multiplug.
5. Disconnect pressure sensor multiplug.
6. Remove clutch cylinder feed pipe.
7. Remove brake pipe union (x2).
8. Remove master cylinder from servo (nuts x2).
Installation
1. Install O-ring .
2. Install master cylinder to servo (nuts x 2) (torque).
3. Install clutch cylinder feed pipe.
4. Connect pressure switch multiplug.
5. Install brake pipe unions (x2 torque).
6. Connect level indicator multiplug.
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Brake Master Cylinder Assembly-
Renew RHD
06.06.EB
WAR NI NG
AVOID SKIN / EYE CONTACT OR INGESTION OF
BRAKE FLUID. IF SKIN OR EYES ARE SPLASHED WITH BRAKE FLUID, RINSE THE AFFECTED AREA
IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF BR AKE FLUID IS INGESTED,
OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
WAR NI NG
BRAKE FLUID IS HYGROSCOPIC. IF KEPT IN OPENED
CONTAINERS IT WILL ABSORB WATER VAPOUR. USE ONLY BRAKE FLUID FROM FRESHLY OPENED
CONTAINERS WHEN TOPPING-UP THE BRAKE FLUID
RESERVOIR.
Caution
Brake fluid must not be allowed to contact the vehicle
paint work. Remove spilt brake fluid from the paint work
by rinsing away with running water.
Place an absorbent cloth around the brake fluid reservoir filler neck to absorb any possible brake fluid spillage.
Caution
Always plug pipe ends to prevent ingress of dirt or
moisture into the system.