2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE Workshop Manual

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43. Remove the front bolt that attaches the brake backplate to the front wheel knuckle.
Figure 19
44. Remove and discard the nut that attaches the track rod
end to the front wheel knuckle.
Figure 20
45. Use the special tool to release the track rod end from the vertical link.
Figure 21
46. Remove the special tool from the track rod end.
47. Do steps 39 to 48 for the other side.
48. Put a container in position under the PAS rack to collect spilled oil.
49. Lower the vehicle. 50. Remove the bolt that attaches the PAS pipes to the PAS
rack.
Figure 22
51. Disconnect the PAS pipes from the PAS rack.
Figure 23
52. Let the oil drain into the container.
53. Lift the vehicle.
54. Remove and discard the two O-ring seals from the PAS pipes.
Figure 24
55. Install applicable caps to seal the open ports.
56. Make sure that the area is clean.

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57. Remove the three bolts that attach the PAS rack to the front subframe.
Figure 25
58. Remove the PAS rack.
Install
1. Put the PAS rack into position.
Figure 26
2. Install and tighten the three bolts that attach the PAS rack to the front subframe.
Figure 27
3. Remove and discard the caps from the PAS pipes and the PAS rack. 4. Install two new O-ring seals onto the PAS pipes.
Figure 28
5. Connect the PAS pipes to the PAS rack.
Figure 29
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install and torque the screw that attaches the PAS pipes
to the PAS rack.
Figure 30
8. Lift the vehicle.

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9. At the left side, install the track rod end onto the front wheel knuckle, and install and torque the nut.
Figure 31
10. Install and tighten the front bolt that attaches the brake backplate to the front wheel knuckle.
Figure 32
11. Install the brake disc.
12. Install and tighten the two screws that attach the brake disc to the wheel hub.
Figure 33
13. Remove and discard the cable tie to release the brake caliper. 14. Put the brake caliper in position on the front wheel
knuckle.
Figure 34
15. Install and tighten the two new bolts that attach the brake caliper to the front wheel knuckle.
Figure 35
16. Do steps 9 to 15 for the right side.
17. Install the pinion coupling.
Figure 36
18. Turn the steering to get access to install the bolt that attaches the pinion coupling to the PAS rack.
19. Install and torque the bolt that attaches the pinion coupling to the PAS rack.

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20. Connect the bottom universal joint for the column to the coupling.
Figure 37
21. Move the lever on the universal joint to attach the joint to the coupling.
22. Install and torque the bolt that attaches the universal joint for the lower steering column to the pinion
coupling.
Figure 38
23. Lower the vehicle.
24. Put the the oil tank in position.
Figure 39
25. Loosely install the two top screws that attach the oil tank to the body.
Figure 40
26. Lift the vehicle.
27. Install and tighten the two bottom screws that attach the oil tank to the body.
Figure 41
28. Remove and discard the sealing plugs from the oil tank and the pipes.
29. Connect the bottom oil pipe to the oil tank and tighten the union.
Figure 42
30. Remove and discard the cable tie to release the anti-roll bar.
CAUTION
Be careful when you install the oil tank in the step that follows. If you are not, the air conditioning switch and wiring harness can be damaged.

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31. Put the anti-roll bar into position.
Figure 43
32. Install and torque the four screws that attach the anti-roll
bar to the front subframe.
33. Lower the vehicle.
34. Tighten the two top screws that attach the oil tank to the body.
Figure 44
35. Remove and discard the sealing plugs from the upper oil pipe and the oil tank.
36. Install the top oil pipe onto the oil tank and tighten the union that attaches it to the oil tank.
Figure 45
37. Remove and discard the caps from the oil breather pipes and the oil tank. 38. Connect the two oil breather pipes to the oil tank.
Figure 46
39. Connect the air intake pipe to the throttle body and the
outlet pipe for the right side air cleaner.
Figure 47
40. Install the clip that attaches the air intake pipe to the outlet pipe for the right side air cleaner.
Figure 48

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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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Removal
1. Remove PAS fluid from reservoir (syringe).
2. Remove throttle body duct for access. (clips x3).
3. Remove top bolts (x2) from engine oil tank and loosen
bottom bolts (x2) (allows ta nk to move to access pipe
support fixings).
4. Remove bolts (x2) securing pipe to body.
5. Disconnect sensor multiplug.
6. Remove hose from pump union.
7. Remove pipes from steering rack (bolt x1).
8. Remove pipe from vehicle.
Installation
1. Renew o-rings on PAS pipes and pump pipe.
2. Install hose to vehicle.
3. Install bolts brackets to body.
4. Install PAS pipes to rack (bolt x1).
5. Connect sensor multiplug.
6. Install pipe to pump union.
7. Install bolts and tighten oil tank fixings (torque).
8. Install throttle body duct. (clips x3).
9. Bleed PAS system (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.01.AA Power Assisted Steering System - Bleed).
Power Steering Rack to Cooler Hose-
Renew
Removal
1. Remove radiator grille (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
2. Remove PAS fluid from reservoir (syringe). 3. Remove hose from cooler (clip x1) and support clips
(x2).
4. Remove undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
5. Remove bolt, bracket to lower radiator crossmember.
6. Lower ramp.
7. Remove throttle body duct for access. (clips x3).
8. Remove pipes from st eering rack (bolt x1).
9. Remove hose from vehicle (support clips x2).
Installation
1. Renew the O-rings on the PAS pipes.
2. Install hose to vehicle (support clips).
3. Install PAS pipes to rack (bolt x1).
4. Install throttle body duct. (clips x3).
5. Raise ramp.
6. Install support clip bolt to radiator crossmember.
7. Install hose to cooler and support clips (x2).
8. Install undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
9. Install radiator grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Ra diator - Renew).
10. Top up PAS fluid.
WAR NI NG
AVOID EXCESSIVE SKIN CONTACT WITH MINERAL
OIL. MINERAL OILS REMOVE THE NATURAL FATS
FROM THE SKIN, LEADING TO DRYNESS, IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS.
Caution
Always plug pipes and hoses to prevent ingress of dirt or
moisture into the system.
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Caution
Always plug pipes and hoses to prevent ingress of dirt or moisture into the system.

Steering Column (11.04)
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Steering Column (11.04)
Description
The steering column has reach and tilt functions. These let
the driver manually set the position of the steering column.
by using the reach / tilt lever that is on the underside of the
steering column.This is indepe ndent of the ignition switch
position .
The steering intermediate shaft has two parts. The lower
shaft is attached to both th e steering gear and the upper
shaft.
The Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) is attached to
the upper casting of the steering column and has a locking
pin. The steering column is electrically unlocked when the
ignition key is installed and operated to position 2. The lock
engages when the ignition switch is removed and the
steering wheel is turned to the centre position.
Specifications
Maintenance
Top Shroud for the Steering Column -
Remove and Install
Remove
1. Release the steering column adjustment lever.
2. Move the steering wheel to the longest column position.
3. Push the adjustment lever back to lock the steering
wheel.
4. Release the seven clips and remove the lower panel from the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
5. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL).
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
6. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL. 7. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw in
the front face of the shroud at the left side .
8. Remove the screw.
9. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw in the front face of the shroud at the right side .
10. Remove the screw.
11. Remove the top shroud.
Install
1. Put the top shroud in position on the steering column.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
2. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position1 to release the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL).
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
3. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw hole in the front face of the shroud at the left side.
5. Install the screw.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the top screw hole in the front face of the shroud at the right side.
7. Install the screw.
Bottom Shroud for the Steering Column -
Remove and Install

Remove
1. Release the seven clips and remove the lower panel from the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
2. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the Electronic Steering Column
Lock (ESCL).
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
3. Install the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release ESCL.
4. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side (refer to
Figure 1).
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb/ftNominal
Steering Column to cross
car beam 21-27 15.5-
19.924Nm
Upper column to I-shaft 27.3- 32.720-24.1 30Nm
Vee-yoke to pinion
extension shaft 15.5-
18.511.4-
21.217Nm
Power coupling to pinion 21.2- 28.815.6-
21.225Nm
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Note: The top screw goes thro
ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
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