2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE suspension

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)
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
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)

Lighting Mechanisms (17.04)
Lighting (17.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 17-4-1
Lighting (17.00)
Lighting Mechanisms (17.04)
Headlamp Levelling (HID Only)
The ‘Automatic Dynamic He adlamp Levelling System’
consists of:
• An Automatic Dynamic Headla mp Levelling System ECU
• A level sensor for the front suspension
• A level sensor for the rear suspension
• A bi-polar stepper motor mounted in the housing of each headlamp
The Automatic Dynamic Headlamp Levelling System
prevents the dipped beam dazzling oncoming road traffic by
varying the angular position of the dipped (and main beam)
headlamp units relative to the position of the vehicles
suspension.
Static condition - Compensates for boot or occupant load
condition.
Dynamic condition - Compensates for suspension
movements due to acceleration and deceleration. The
sensitivity of the system is dependent on vehicle speed and
the rate of change of the vehicle speed.
High amplitude low frequency inputs such as those caused
by potholes are filtered out to desensitise the system in
constant speed situations.
17-04-001

Special Tools - Pictorial Index
Appendix & Glossary
May 2007 Workshop Manual 20-1-7
204-523 (Ball Joint Splitter)
418-583 (Oxygen Sensor Diagnostic Lead)
204-524 (Front Suspension Support)
501-F111 (Door Service Trolley)
Part No./Description

&
501-115 (Front Veneer Removal)
206-100 (Brake Hose Install)
501-112 (Wiper Linkage to Wiper Motor)
206-103 (Handbrake Cable Removal)
Part No./Description



Maintenance Schedules
Appendix & Glossary20-1-12 Workshop Manual May 2007
Maintenance Schedules
1000mls
1500km
3 months10000mls
16000km
12 months20000mls
32000km
24 months
Pre-maintenance
x x x Pre-Maintenance Road Test Evaluation.
x x x Install vehicle protection kit and wing covers.
x x x Check Bulletins/Field Service Actions/Recall Status.
Fluids, Filters and Leaks Checks x - - Check/top-up engine oil level.- x x Renew engine oil and filter. Clean sump filters.
x x x Check for engine oil leaks. Every 48,000km
(30,000 miles)/3 Years Renew air cleaner elements.
Every 32,000km
(20,000 miles)/2 Years Renew air cleaner elements - extreme environments.
x x - Check transaxle for leaks.
Every
32,000km (20,000
miles)/3 Ye a r s Every
96,000km (60,000
miles)/6 Ye a r s Every
160,000km (100,000
miles)/10 years Check/top-up transaxle oil levels.
Every 64,000km
(40,000 miles)/4 Years Renew transaxle oil and clean filter.
Every 160,000km
(100,000 miles)/5 Years Renew engine coolant-ensure 50/50 concentration.
x x x Check/top-up engine coolant.
x x x Check for fuel leaks. Every 2 Years Renew brake/clutch fluid.
- x x Check/top-up brake/clutch fluid reservoir.
x x x Check power steering system for leaks.
x x x Check brake hoses, pipes and unions for leaks.
x x x Check suspension dampers for leaks.
x x x Top-up windscreen/headlamp washer reservoir.
x x x Check exhaust system for leaks.
x x x Check A/C system for leaks. - - x Renew pollen filter.
x x x Check/top-up power steering fluid.

Torque Figures
Appendix & Glossary
May 2007 Workshop Manual 20-1-13
Mechanical Function Checks - x x Lubricate the bonnet secondary latch.
- x x Check security of the bonnet catch. Ch eck that the secondary catch moves freely
over its whole travel and returns smartly under spring pressure.
- x x Lubricate the upper portion of the door seals.
x x x Check/adjust accessory drive belt tension and renew if necessary. Every 240,000km
(150,000 miles)/15 Years Replace the accessory drive belt.
x - - Adjust handbrake cables if required. - x x Check condition of handbrake pads.
- x x Inspect service brake pads and warnin g leads for wear. Replace if 60% worn.
- x - Check wiper blade inserts and renew if necessary.
- - x Renew wiper blades.
- x x Inspect/clean out coolant radiator and A/C condenser.
x x x Check security of exhaust system mountings and heat shields. Check by-pass valve operation.
x x x Check brake hoses, pipes and unions. - - x Check power steering pipes and unions for corrosion and mechanical defects.
x x x Check cooling system hoses security and condition.
x x x Check A/C hoses security and condition.
x - x Check condition and security of steering unit joints and gaiters (column and rack).
x x - Check security and condition of suspension fixings.
x x - Check security and condition of susp ension ball joints, gaiters and bushings.
- - x Check tightness of driveshaft bolts.
- - x Check condition of underbody protection/wheel arch liners.
Every 64,000km
(40,000 miles)/4 Years Clean Throttle Butterfly
Electrical Function Checks Every 112,000km (70,000 miles) Renew spark plugs. x x x Check/record battery voltage and quiescent drain.
x x x Clean and grease battery connections if required.
x x x Check the battery disconnect/connect switches.
x - x Check and if necessary adjust headlamp alignment.
x x x Check operation of all lamps.
x x x Check operation of all warning indicators.
x x x Check audible warnings including security system.
x x x Check operation of the horns.
x x x Check operation of the windows/headlamp washers/jets.
x x x Check operation of the windscreen wipers.
x x x Check rear view mirrors for security and function.
x x x Check/operate power fold mirrors (option).
x x x Check/operate electric windows.
x x x Interrogate DTC P-codes and rectify if required
x x x Check service interval indicator. Reset.
1000mls
1500km
3 months10000mls
16000km
12 months20000mls
32000km
24 months