2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE coolant

Power Conversion (03.11)
Engine (03.00)3-11-30 Workshop Manual May 2007
14.Disconnect multiplug from engine electric coolant
temperature sensor (see Figure 6).
Figure 6
15. Disconnect multiplug from crankshaft timing sensor (see Figure 7).
Figure 7
16. Release harness clips (x6) from sump (see Figure 8).
Figure 8
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Power Conversion (03.11)
Engine (03.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 3-11-33
34. Note that piston grade number on crown and thick
flange on connecting rod faces to front of engine on LH
bank (B) (see Figure 17).
Figure 17
Installation
1. Clean cylinder bores.
2. Clean connecting rods,
3. Install pistons on connecting rods in their correct orientation, install circlip(s) (see Figure 18)
.
Figure 18
4. Correctly position ring gaps on pistons prior to installation.
5. Remove connecting rod bearing caps.
6. Install bearings in connecting rods and bearing caps.
7. Lubricate cylinder bores, pistons and rings with clean
engine oil.
8. Install special tools (303-535) to the connecting rod to prevent damage to crankshaft journal. 9. Install piston ring clamp to each piston in turn and install
in its respective cylinder bore. Remove piston ring
clamp (see Figure 19).
Figure 19
10. Lubricate crankshaft journals with clean engine oil.
11. Carefully pull each connecting rod into place on each crankshaft journal.
12. Install bearing caps to their relevant connecting rods. Install and torque tighten retaining bolts (x16).
13. Clean windage tray.
14. Install windage tray, install and torque tighten bolts (x8).
15. Clean old sealant from sump flange and engine bedplate.
16. Ensure that sump flange and mating face on engine bedplate are clean and dry.
17. Apply a continuous 3mm diameter bead of RTV sealant to sump flange as recommended.
18. Ensure that there are no gaps in sealant track.
19. Install sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x16) in the correct sequence.
20. Install A/C compressor mounting bracket, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x4).
21. Lubricate and install new 'O' ring seals to oil pipes.
22. Install oil pipes in sump, install and torque tighten bolts (x2)
23. Install compressor, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
24. Connect multiplug to A/C compressor.
25. Install LH and RH HEGO se nsor multiplug brackets to
sump. Install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
26. Secure harness clips (x6) in sump.
27. Connect multiplug to crankshaft timing sensor.
28. Connect multiplug to engine electric coolant temperature sensor.
29. Connect multiplug to oil pressure sensor.
Caution
Make sure the piston ring gaps are positioned at
different positions opposite the thrust side of the piston
before installation.
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Caution
Install pistons into cylinder block with the

Brake Actuation System (06.06)
Brake System (06.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 6-6-3
7. Fill reservoir.
8. Bleed Brakes (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.06.AD Pad Kit - Manual Brake and Clutch Pedal -
Renew).
LHD-Brake Master Cylinder Assembly-
Renew
Removal
1. Remove corner cross brace.
2. Move expansion tank aside for access (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips x2, multiplug x1).
3. Disconnect clutch reservoir feed pipe.
4. Disconnect multiplugs (x2).
5. Disconnect brake pipes from master cylinder (move aside).
6. Remove reservoir holding screw for access to master cylinder retaining nut.
7. Remove master cylinder from booster (nuts x2).
Installation
1. On new master cylinder - Remove reservoir holding screw for access to master cylinder retaining nut.
2. Install master cylinder to booster (nuts x2).
3. Install reservoir holding screw for access to master cylinder retaining nut.
4. Connect brake pipes to master cylinder.
5. Connect clutch reservoir feed pipe. 6. Connect multiplugs (x2).
7. Install expansion tank aside (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips
x2, multiplug x1).
8. Install corner cross brace (torque) (only fully tighten
when vehicle on level floor).
9. Bleed Brakes (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.06.AD Pad Kit - Manual Brake and Clutch Pedal -
Renew).
10. Top-up coolant.
Clutch Master Cylinder Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Move drivers seat fully rearward.
2. Remove clevis pin and clip.
3. Remove cylinder securing nuts (x2).
4. Remove fluid (syringe) from brake master cylinder to
below clutch level.
5. Remove corner cross brace.
6. Move expansion tank aside for access (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips x2, multiplug x1).
7. Disconnect clutch reservoir feed pipe.
8. Disconnect clutch pipe quick fit (pull clip back) and move aside.
9. Remove cylinder assembly.
10. Remove and discard O-ring seal from master cylinder.
11. Split components
12. Remove pipe from cy linder (mark position).
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Brake Actuation System (06.06)
Brake System (06.00)
6-6-4 Workshop Manual May 2007
13. Re-fit components
14. Install pipe to cylinder.
Installation
1. Install new O-ring seal on master cylinder.
2. Install cylinder assembly.
3. Connect pipe to master cylinder (quickfit).
4. Connect clutch reservoir feed pipe.
5. Install expansion tank aside (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips x2, multiplug x1).
6. Install corner cross brace (torque) (only fully tighten when vehicle on level floor).
7. Install cylinder retaining nuts (x2) (torque).
8. Install clevis pin and clip.
9. Bleed clutch system (see Workshop Manual procedure 08.00.AF - Clutch Hydraulic System - Bleed).
10. Top-up coolant.
RH/LH Front Caliper Hose Assembly-
Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Remove RH/LH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop
Manual procedure 01.02.FB/01.02.GB Wheel Arch
Liner - Front - RH/LH - Renew).
4. Remove bleed nipple dust caps.
5. Position bleed container, connect bleed hose to RHR/ LHR Caliper, open bleed nipples (x1).
6. Position bleed container, connect bleed hose to RHF/ LHF Caliper, open bleed nipples (x1).
7. Depress brake pedal >60 mm and secure with support. 8. Tighten RHR/LHR bleed nipple, disconnect bleed hose,
remove bleed container and fit dust cap.
9. Tighten RHF/LHF bleed nipple, disconnect bleed hose, remove bleed container and fit dust cap.
10. Loosen and disconnect RH/LH front brake tube union from in line connector (see Fig. 1 - RHS shown).
11. Loosen and disconnect RH/LH front brake tube union from hose connection.
12. Release brake tube from clips (x2), remove brake tube.
Installation
1. Install brake tube, connect unions, secure brake tube in clips (x2), torque tighten unions.
2. Install RH/LH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB/01.02.GB Wheel Arch
Liner - Front - RH/LH - Renew).
3. Remove pedal support.
4. Top-up brake fluid.
5. Bleed brake Caliper with assistance.
6. Remove bleed bottle.
7. Install bleed nipple dust caps.
8. Clean off excess fluid.
9. Top-up brake fluid.
10. Install road wheel(s)).
11. Lower vehicle on ramp.
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Caution
Always plug pipe ends to prevent ingress of dirt or
moisture into the system.
Fig. 1
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Power Brake System (06.07)
Brake System (06.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 6-7-3
Installation
1. Install booster assembly.
2. Connect brake pipes to master cylinder.
3. Install bolts (x2) clutch pipe bracket.
4. Connect clutch reservoir feed pipe.
5. Connect multiplugs (x4).
6. Install vacuum hose.
7. Install expansion tank asid e (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips
x2, multiplug x1).
8. Install corner cross brace (torque) (only fully tighten
when vehicle on level floor).
9. Install servo retaining nuts (x4) (torque).
10. Install clevis pin and clip.
11. Bleed Brakes (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.06.AD Pad Kit - Manual Brake and Clutch Pedal -
Renew).
12. Top-up coolant.
Brake Fluid Reservoir-Renew
Removal
1. Remove corner cross brace.
2. Move expansion tank aside for access (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips x2, multiplug x1).
3. Disconnect clutch reservoir feed pipe.
4. Disconnect multiplugs (x2). 5. Disconnect brake pipes from master cylinder (move
aside).
6. Remove reservoir holding screw for access to master cylinder retaining nut.
7. Remove master cylinder from booster (nuts x2).
8. Remove reservoir from master cylinder.
Installation
1. Fit new seals and install reservoir to master cylinder.
2. Install master cylinder to booster (nuts x2).
3. Install reservoir holding screw for access to master cylinder retaining nut
4. Connect brake pipes to master cylinder.
5. Connect clutch reservoir feed pipe.
6. Connect multiplugs (x2).
7. Install expansion tank aside (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips x2, multiplug x1).
8. Install corner cross brace (torque) (only fully tighten
when vehicle on level floor).
9. Bleed Brakes (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.DD Brake Hydraulic System - Flush/Refill/Bleed).
10. Top-up coolant.
Brake Bleeding - AMDS
Use the AMDS to bleed the brakes if you are bleeding the
brake system after you replaced a major component, for
example: a modulator or a mast er cylinder or when filling
from empty.
If you are bleeding a caliper, you can use a manual brake-
bleed procedure.
1. Connect the AMDS.
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Power Brake System (06.07)
Brake System (06.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 6-7-5
12. Top-up coolant.
Brake Master Cylinder-Renew
Removal
1. Remove corner cross brace.
2. Move expansion tank aside for access (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips x2, multiplug x1).
3. Disconnect clutch reservoir feed pipe.
4. Disconnect multiplugs (x2).
5. Disconnect brake pipes from master cylinder (move aside).
6. Remove reservoir holding screw for access to master cylinder retaining nut.
7. Remove master cylinder from booster (nuts x2).
Installation
1. On new master cylinder - Remove reservoir holding screw for access to master cylinder retaining nut
2. Install master cylinder to booster (nuts x2).
3. Install reservoir holding screw for access to master cylinder retaining nut
4. Connect brake pipes to master cylinder.
5. Connect clutch reservoir feed pipe.
6. Connect multiplugs (x2).
7. Install expansion tank asid e (bolt x1, nut x1, hose clips
x2, multiplug x1). 8. Install corner cross brace
(torque) (only fully tighten
when vehicle on level floor).
9. Bleed Brakes (see Workshop Manual procedure 006.07.DD Brake Hydraulic System - Flush/Refill/
Bleed).
10. Top-up coolant.
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Manual Transmission (07.03)
Transmission (07.00)7-3-2 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Specifications Maintenance
Transaxle Assembly - Remove for Access
and Install
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the rear undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB - Rear Undertray).
3. Raise the vehicle and install straps to hold it to the lift (refer to Figure 1).
Figure 1
Type
Graziano AM803T transaxle with:
• Integrated Shifter Bellcrack System (Cable Operated)
• Integrated Reverse Switch
• Plate Type Limited Slip Differential
Synchronisers
Triple Cone Syncros on 1st and 2nd, double cone on all
other gears incl. reverse.
Lubrication
Pressure fed system with integrated pump driven by the
input shaft. Filter (filter is serviceable item).
Transaxle Oil
Shell Transaxle 75W/90 (very important that this is the
transaxle type, Do not use Shell Spirax 75W90)
Transaxle Quantity.
Coolant System Quantity. 4 ltr (7 pt / 4.2 US qts)
0.5 ltr (0.9 pt / 0.53 US qts)
Transaxle + Coolant
Quantity 4.5 ltr (7.9 pt / 4.6 US qts)
Gear Ratios
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
3.15:1 1.95:1 1.44:1 1.15:1 0.94:1 0.77:1 (upto VIN
C00525)
0.76:1 (VIN
C00526
Onwards)
Reverse
2.39:1
Differential Locking Ratio
10% Drive, 30% Coast
Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb. / ft.
Sump plug 49 36.5
LH Output shaft housing 10 7.5
Halfshaft 70 52
Differential Cover 35 26
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ItemCode
Transaxle Assembly-Remove for
Access/Refit 07.03.AA
WAR NI NG
WHEN YOU LIFT THE VEHICLE ON A 'TWO POST' LIFT MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE A STRAP TO HOLD THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE TO THE RAMP. IF YOU
DO NOT, THE VEHICLE CAN FALL OFF THE RAMP AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WAR NI NG
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER
OPERATION. LET THE EXHA UST COOL BEFORE YOU
DO WORK. IF YOU DO NO T, PESONAL INJURY CAN
OCCUR.

Power Steering (11.02)
Steering (11.00)11-2-2 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
Maintenance
Power Steering System - Bleed
Procedure
1. Do a check of the fluid level in the PAS fluid reservoir. Add fluid if necessary.
2. Start the engine and let it idle for 20 seconds.
3. Operate the steering fully to the left and then the right through three cycles.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Wait for five minutes then do a check of the fluid level in the PAS fluid reservoir again.
6. Add fluid if necessary.
7. Install the PAS fluid reservoir cap.
Power Steering Pump-Renew
Removal
1. Remove A/C compressor (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.BE Compre ssor - Air Conditioning -
Renew).
2. Coolant drain (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain & Refill).
3. Remove PAS fluid from reservoir.
4. Disconnect HP union from PAS pump pipe.
5. Remove bolt P-clip suction hose to body.
6. Remove bolt (x1) HP pump pipe to engine.
7. Remove bolts (x3) PAS pump to engine.
8. Disconnect bottom hose and move aside.
9. Unclip (x1) harness from cylinder head for access.
10. Manouvre pump forward and up.
11. Disconnect suction hose (cut off clip) and remove pump.
12. Remove HP union pipe from pump (mark position on
pump).
Installation
1. Install HP union pipe to pump (align correctly), fit new O-ring.
2. Install pump to vehicle connect suction pipe to PAS pump, align timing marks and fit new clip.
3. Manouvre pump into position.
4. Install bolts (x3) PAS pump to engine (torque).
5. Install bolt (x1) HP pump pipe to engine (torque).
6. Connect bottom hose.
7. Clip (x1) harness from cylinder head for access. 8. Install bolt P-clip suction hose to body (torque).
9. Connect HP union to PAS pump pipe, replace O-ring
(torque).
10. Coolant refill (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain & Refill).
11. Install A/C compressor (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.05.BE Compre ssor - Air Conditioning -
Renew).
12. Top-up PAS fluid.
13. Start and run engine, operate steering lock to lock x2.
14. Top-up PAS fluid.
Power Assisted Steering (PAS) Rack -
Remove and Install
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the front undertray (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.NB - Front Undertray).
3. Remove the front wheels and tyres (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 04.04.ED - Wheel and Tyre - Pair).
4. Remove the front right side wheel-arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.GB - Front Right
Side Wheel-Arch Liner).
5. Put a container in position under the oil tank to collect oil.
6. Remove the drain plug from the oil tank.
Figure 1
7. Let the oil drain into the container.
8. Install and tighten the drain plug into the oil tank (refer to Figure 1).
9. Remove the container.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the radiator closing panel (refer to Workshop Manual Procedure 01.02.AA - Radiator Closing Panel).
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ItemCode
Power Assisted Steering (PAS) Rack -
Remove and Install 11.02.AA