2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE wheel bolt torque

Power Steering (11.02)
Steering (11.00)11-2-8 Workshop Manual Issue 5, January 2010
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.

Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)11-4-2 Workshop Manual Issue 4, November 2008
5. Remove the two screws at the left side of the front face of the column shrouds.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the right side.
7. Remove the two screws at the right side of the front face of the column shrouds.
8. Remove the three screws that attach the bottom shroud to the steering column.
9. On pre-08MY vehicles remove the ignition key from the igniiton switch.
10. Remove the bottom shroud.
11. If a new shroud is to be installed on pre-08MY vehicles, remove the ignition switch grommet.
Install
1. If necessary, install the ignition switch grommet on the bottom column shroud (shroud).
2. Put the shroud in position on the steering column.
3. Install the three screws that attach the shroud to the steering column.
For Pre-08MY vehicles:
4. Put the key in the ignition switch and turn it to position 1 to release the ESCL.
For 08MY vehicles or newer:
5. Put the Emotion Control Unit (ECU) into the docking station at position 2 to release the ESCL.
6. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws in the front face of the shrouds at the left side.
7. Install the two screws at the left side of the front face of the column shrouds. 8. Turn the steering wheel to get access to the two screws
in the front face of the shrouds at the right side.
9. Install the two screws at the right side of the front face of the column shrouds.
10. Put the lower panel on the driver’s side of the instrument panel and engage the seven clips.
Steering Column Gaiter-Renew
Remove
1. Power driver's seat to its lowest and most rearward position.
2. Remove the top and bottom shrouds from the steering column (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the
Steering Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
3. Centralise the steering whee l until the steering lock
engages.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
6. Remove the steering wheel (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.06.AB Steering Wheel - Renew).
7. Attach the rotary coupling in position with masking tape.
8. Release the two clips that attach the column switch harness to the load-spread plate.
9. Pull back steering column bulkhead gaiter.
10. Remove and discard pinch bolt, upper column to intermediate shaft.
11. Remove the four Torx bolts that attach the upper column mounting.
12. Release upper column from intermediate shaft.
13. Support steering column assembly.
14. Remove gaiter from steering column.
Install
1. Install the gaiter on the steering column.
2. Put the upper steering column assembly in position and connect it to the intermediate shaft.
3. Position the upper column to the mounting, install and torque the four Torx bolts.
4. Install and torque the column pinch bolt.
5. Put the steering column gaiter in position.
6. Remove masking tape from the rotary coupler.
7. Install steering wheel (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.06.AB Steering Wheel - Renew).
Figure 1
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.
Note: The top screw goes thro ugh the top shroud and a tab
on the bottom shroud to attach it.
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ItemCode
Steering Column Gaiter-Renew 11.04.BB
WAR NI NG
LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR TWO MINUTES AFTER YOU
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY ,BEFORE YOU DO WORK ON THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. IF YOU DO NOT, THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM CAN OPERATE AND CAUSE INJURY.

Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 11-4-3
8. Connect vehicle battery.
9. Install the steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-4).
10. Put the driver’s seat and the steering column in their initial positions.
Upper Steering Column Assembly-
Renew
Remove
1. Power driver's seat to it s lowest and most rearward
position.
2. Remove the top and bottom shrouds from the steering column (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the
Steering Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
3. Disconnect vehicle battery.
4. Centralise the steering whee l until the steering lock
engages.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Disconnect the battery.
7. Remove the steering wheel (Refer to ’Steering Wheel- Renew’, page 11-6-1).
8. Attach the rotary coupling in position with masking tape.
9. Disconnect steering column switch multiplugs (x5).
10. Remove screw securing load-spread plate to column and collect column shrouds mounting bracket.
11. Release clips (x2) from column switch harness to load- spread plate.
12. Pull back steering co lumn bulkhead gaiter. 13. Remove and discard pinch bolt from upper column to
intermediate shaft.Figure 1
14. Remove the four Torx screws from the upper column mounting.
15. Release upper column from intermediate shaft.
16. Disconnect multiplug from steering sensor and remove
steering column assembly.
17. Unclip steering column sw itches from column and
remove switch gear.
18. Mark fitted position of rotary coupler and remove rotary coupler.
19. Remove gaiter from steering column.
20. Remove Torx screws (x3) from securing steering sensor to mounting bracket.
21. Remove sensor.
22. Remove Torx screws (x3) that secure steering sensor mounting bracket to column and remove bracket.
Install
1. Position steering sensor mounting bracket, install and tighten Torx screws (x3).
2. Install the steering sensor, install and tighten Torx screws (x3).
3. Install gaiter on steering column.
4. Install steering column switch gear and secure clips.
5. Install the rotary coupler to marked position and secure
with masking tape.
6. Position upper steering column assembly and connect to intermediate shaft.
7. Connect multiplug to steering sensor.
8. Position upper column to mounting bracket, install and torque tighten Torx bolts (x4).
9. Install and torque tighten column pinch bolt.
10. Connect multiplugs (x5).
11. Position load-spread plate and secure harness clips (x2).
12. Install load-spread plate and secure with screw.
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Steering Column (11.04)
Steering (11.00)
Issue 4, November 2008 Workshop Manual 11-4-5
Steering Column Lower Shaft Assembly-
Renew
Remove
1. Operate the driver's seat to its lowest and most rearward position.
2. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
3. Remove the left side front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch
Liner - Front - LH - Renew).
4. Remove and discard the link bolt that attaches the lower steering column shaft to the coupling.
5. Release the shaft link for the lower steering column from the coupling.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the top and bottom shrouds from the steering column (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the
Steering Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
8. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
9. Turn the steering to the centre posiiton to engage the column lock and remove the ignition key.
10. Remove the steering wheel (Refer to ’Steering Wheel-
Renew’, page 11-6-1).
11. Use masking tape to hold the rotary coupling in position.
12. Release the two clips that attach the column switch
harness to the load-spread plate.
13. Pull back the steering column bulkhead gaiter.
14. Remove and discard the pinch bolt that attaches the upper column to the intermediate shaft.
15. Remove the four Torx bolts that attach the upper column mounting.
16. Release the upper column from lower steering column shaft.
17. Use an applicable support to hold the steering column assembly.
18. Remove the lower steering column shaft.
Installation
1. Install the lower steering column shaft.
2. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
3. Connect the lower steering shaft to the coupling.
4. Install a new bolt but do not torque at this stage.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Put the upper steering column assembly in posiiton.
7. Connect it to the intermediate shaft.
8. Put the upper column in position on its mounting.
9. Install and torque the four Torx bolts.
10. Install and torque column pinch bolt. 11. Put the steering column gaiter in position.
12. Remove the masking tape
from the rotary coupler.
13. Install steering wheel (Refer to ’Steering Wheel-Renew’, page 11-6-1).
14. Install the steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering Column - Remove and
Install’, page 11-4-4).
15. Raise the vehicle and make it safe.
16. Torque tighten lower steering column shaft link bolt.
17. Install LH front wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Connect the vehicle battery.
20. Put the driver’s seat and the steering column in their
initial positions.
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Caution
Align the steering wheel and the rack to the centre position during assembly. If you do not, the rotary
coupling can be damaged. Also, it can be difficult to
align the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)
Climate Control (12.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 12-3-13
Maintenance
Condenser-Renew
Removal
1. Recover refrigerant gas from A/C system (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier -
Renew).
2. Remove front grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
3. Remove slam panel (screws x12).
4. Remove bolts (x4) that secure PAS fluid cooler to bonnet latch cross member and posi tion fluid cooler aside.
5. Remove bolts (x6) that secure bonnet latch cross member to body and position aside.
6. Remove bolts (x2) that secure condenser pipe connections.
7. Plug pipes and block connections.
8. Remove and discard 'O' rings (x2) from pipe connections.
9. Remove bolts (x2) that secure condenser to radiator and remove condenser.
Installation
1. Install condenser to radiator and install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
2. Clean pipe connections and remove plugs.
3. Install new 'O' rings to pipe connections.
4. Connect pipes to condenser and install and torque tighten bolts (x2).
5. Install bonnet latch cross member and install and torque tighten bolts (x6).
6. Position PAS fluid cooler to cross member and install
and torque tighten bolts (x4).
7. Install slam panel.
8. Install front grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
9. Refrigerant gas re-charge A/C system (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Tank - Receiver Drier -
Renew).
Air Conditioning Compressor-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Recover A/C refrigerant (see Workshop Manual procedure 12.03.FA Refriger ant Gas - Recover/Recharge
- Renew).
3. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
4. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3).
5. Release tensioner and slip belt from idler.
6. Move belt off compressor pulley.
7. Raise vehicle on ramp.
8. Remove road wheel/s
9. Remove LH wheel arch li ner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
10. Disconnect clutch multiplug.
11. Remove bolt HP pipe to bracket.
12. Loosen oil pipe support bolt on bracket.
13. Remove pipes from compressor (bolts x2) and move aside.
14. Remove compressor (bolts x4) release from bracket.
Installation
1. Fit new o-rings to A/C pipes (lubricate).
2. Install compressor (bolts x4) (torque) align to oil pipe bracket.
3. Install pipes to compress or (bolts x2) (torque).
4. Tighten oil pipe support bolt on bracket.
5. Install bolt HP pipe to bracket.
6. Connect clutch multiplug.
7. Install LH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
8. Install road wheel/s.
9. Lower vehicle on ramp.
10. Fit belt to compressor pulley.
11. Release tensioner an d slip belt on idler.
12. Install throttle body duct.
13. Connect breather pipe quickf its (x2) to air cleaner duct.
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Alternator and Regulator System (14.02)
Power Supply (14.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 14-2-1
Power Supply (14.00)
Alternator and Regulator System (14.02)
Description
The alternator installed to this vehicle is a Denso, SC1, 120
amp rating, with a 14.4 volt regulator.
The Alternator has an 'Altmon' signal that goes to and from
the PCM via a wire in the 3 way connector.
The ‘Altmon’ signal is monitored by the PCM which adjusts
ignition timing and fuelling if necessary to maintain idle
speed when the alternator is charging.
Specifications
Maintenance
Alternator-Renew
Removal
1. Battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
2. Disconnect breather pipe qu ickfits (x2) from air cleaner
duct.
3. Remove throttle body du ct for access (clips x3).
4. Release tensioner and slip belt from idler.
5. Move belt off alternator pulley.
6. Reposition oil tank (to release alternator).
7. Remove breather pipe (quick fit).
8. Remove pipes (x2) fr om oil tank, tie aside.
9. Remove bolts (x4) securing tank to body, support tank and move aside to left side of engine bay. 10. Disconnect top hose from engine (clip x1) tie aside
(catch coolant).
11. Raise vehicle on ramp.
12. Remove undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
13. Remove bolts (x3) securing oil thermostat to body (allows oil tank more sideways movement).
14. Remove road wheel/s.
15. Remove oil filter and renew (see Workshop Manual procedure 03.02.AB Filter - Oil Canister Renew).
16. Reposition heatsheild to gain access to top bolt.
17. Unclip harness from bracket for access to top bolt and move aside.
18. Remove top securing nut and bolt.
19. Remove nut from bottom fixing and withdraw bolt (will foul on front subframe).
20. Lever alternator forward to release clamping of sliding bushes.
21. Using suitable grips remove bottom/ front sliding bush together with bolt.
22. Position alternator for access, disconnect battery (nut x1) lead and multiplug.
23. Lower ramp.
24. Remove alternator via front of engine (oil tank).
Installation
1. Install alternator.
2. Raise ramp.
3. Connect battery lead and multiplug to alternator.
4. Position alternator to bracket, install top fixing nut and bolt (do not tighten).
5. Install bottom bolt with sliding bush into bracket (through alternator).
6. Install nut to bottom bolt and tighten (torque).
7. Tighten top nut and bolt (torque)
8. Install oil filter and re new (see Workshop Manual
procedure 03.02.AB Filter - Oil Canister Renew).
9. Clip harness to bracket.
10. Reposition heatsheild to original position.
11. Install bolts (x3) securing oil thermostat to body (torque).
12. Install undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
13. Install road wheel/s
14. Lower vehicle on ramp.
15. Reposition oil tank.
16. Connect top hose to engine (clip x1).
17. Position tank to body and fit bolts (x4) (torque).
18. Install oil pipes to tank.
19. Connect breather hose.
20. Fit belt to alternator pulley.
Torque Figures
DescriptionNmlb/ft
Alternator mounts 43-52 32-38.5
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Antenna (15.02)
Vehicle Entertainment (15.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 15-2-3
7. Position AM antenna to body , install and torque tighten
bolts (x2).
8. Position AM antenna earth connector, install and torque tighten nut.
9. Route AM antenna cable through grommet into luggage compartment.
10. Correctly route AM antenna cable, connect to marked position in multiplug, secure with clip.
11. Feed multiplugs into wheel arch and connect to tuner assemblies.
12. Secure antenna cables in clips (x3), luggage compartment.
13. Install power amplifier assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
14. Raise vehicle on ramp.
15. Position tuner base plate, position earth lead, install and torque tighten bolts (x4).
16. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
17. Lower vehicle on ramp.
18. Battery isolation switch ‘ON’.

Wiring and Circuit Protection (18.01)
Electric Distribution/Electronic Control (18.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 18-1-35
11. Connect door harness to main harness multiplug and
secure boot.
12. Connect Crash sensor an d parking brake multiplugs.
13. Connect Fuel pump module, parking aid module (x2) and pre-tensioner multiplugs (clip to body).
14. Install earth header.
15. Install clips (x13).
16. Connect petrol tank multiplug and secure to body
17. Install harness clips (x2).
18. Pull harness from passenger compartment and secure grommet.
19. Connect crash sensor, battery disconnect switch and pre-tensioner multiplugs (clip to body x2).
20. Install battery header.
21. Install earth headers (x2).
22. Secure in-line fuse to body.
23. Secure harness to floor (bolts x4).
24. Install clips (x8).
25. Feed harness into tailgate area and secure grommet (LH).
26. Connect LH tailgate harness multiplug (clip to body).
27. Install LH harness clips (x3).
28. Connect RH tailgate ha rness multiplug (clipped to
body).
29. Feed harness into tailgate area and secure grommet (RH).
30. Install RH harness clips (x4).
31. Install nuts (x7) harness to tunnel.
32. Install earth headers (x2).
33. Connect Airbag module (x2) multiplugs.
34. Install harness clips (x3).
35. Install nuts (x3) harness to tunnel.
36. Install earth headers (x2).
37. Connect Yaw sensor multiplug.
38. Install earth headers (x2).
39. Install nuts (x3) harness to front bulkhead.
40. Install harness clips (x4).
41. Connect fuel filler flap release and interior light
multiplugs.
42. Push rear light harness through body and secure grommet.
43. Install new harness clips (x7).
44. Pull harness from interior, connect Lucar connectors (x2) to AM/FM tuner and clip service loop.
45. Connect GPS (x2) and AM/FM tuner multiplugs.
46. Install bolts (x4) and earth strap for Satellite Navigation mounting plate access.
47. Connect rear bumper harness (x2) and Subframe harness multiplugs (clipped to body x1).
48. Push harness into w/arch area and secure grommet.
49. Install wires to earth headers (x3).
50. Push rear light harness through body and fit grommet. 51. Secure harness to body (x3).
52. Connect Interior light, a
ccessory sockets (x2), battery
disconnect switch, power plug (clipped to body x4).
53. Install new harness clips (x4).
54. Feed harness from cabin th rough bulkhead into under
bonnet area and secure grommet.
55. Connect multiplugs forward harness to main harness (x3) (clip to body).
56. Connect (bolted) multiplug forward harness to main harness (clip to body).
57. Install brake booster (see Workshop Manual procedure 06.07.AB Brake Booster - RHD - Renew
58. Install footrest (bolts x4).
59. Install handbrake lever (bolts x4).
60. Install front floor carpet and a post trim panel.
61. Install multimedia module (see Workshop Manual procedure 19.07.BB Module - Multi Media - Renew).
62. Position LH and RH rear lamp assemblies and connect
multiplugs (x2).
63. Install rubber seals (x3), plain washers (x3), and star washers (x3). Install and tighten nuts (x3).
64. Position fusebox, connect main battery feed, install and torque tighten nut, install terminal cover.
65. Connect multiplugs (x2) and install fusebox in mounting bracket.
66. Install mobility kit.
67. Install tyre sealant bottle.
68. Install power amplifier (see Workshop Manual procedure 15.01.AB Power Amplifier - Renew).
69. Fit rear floor carpet - check procedure
70. Connect multiplug (x1) subwoofer.
71. Install subwoofer (nut x1 and bolt x1).
72. Install seat belt bracket (bolts x4).
73. Install speaker to LH and RH trim moulding (nuts x6).
74. Connect multiplug (x2) LH and RH speaker
75. Feed seatbelt/s through quarter trim moulding.
76. Install quarter trim moulding (bolts x2 and screw x1).
77. Install RH and LH quarter trim middle panel, secure
with clips, Install and tighten screw.
78. Install RH rear wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear - RH -
Renew).
79. Install central electronic module (see Workshop Manual procedure 18.01.LC Module - Central Electronic -
Renew).
80. Install instrument panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.12.AB Instrument Panel - Facia Assembly
- Remove for Access and Refit).
81. Install front header panel (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.05.BB Panel Assembly - Header - Renew).
82. Connect vehicle battery.