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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)03 · 02 Frame and mounting
03 · Body & interior

Subframes: Specifications

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Subframes › Specifications
02 Frame and mountingSpecifications

Specifications

DescriptionNmlb/ft
Subframe to Front Structure105-12577.5-92.5
Subframe to Body105-12577.5-92.5
Engine Mounts4735
Steering Rack11585
Torque tube (rear)43-5732-42.5
Spring and Damper top mounting (rear)8563
Rear subframe to Body175129.5
Rear subframe reinforcement plates6246

Maintenance

Front Subframe-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Front Subframe-Renew02.01.AB

Removal

  1. Switch battery isolation switch ‘OFF’.
  2. Raise vehicle on ramp.

    3. When using a 'two post' vehicle ramp, remove the screws that secure the rear section of the wheel arch liner to body. Hold back the rear section of the wheel arch liner to correctly position the foot of the vehicle lift.

    When raising the vehicle on a 'two post' ramp, ensure that the rear end of the vehicle is securely strapped to the ramp. Failure to strap the rear of the vehicle down may lead to the vehicle falling off the ramp.

  3. Remove RH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH - Renew).
  4. Remove LH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH - Renew).
  5. Remove road wheel/s.
  6. Remove front spring/damper assemblies (see Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
  7. Remove nuts (x2) from track rod ends to vertical link.
  8. Using special tool 204-523, release track rod end from vertical link.
  9. Disconnect ABS sensor multiplugs then release sensor harness clips (x6) from upper suspension arm and vertical link.
  10. Disconnect brake pad wear sensor multiplug then release sensor harness clips (x2) from upper suspension arms.
  11. Remove Allen bolts (x4) from brake callipers to vertical link and tie callipers aside.
  12. Remove Torx screws (x4) from brake disc to hub and remove brake disc.
  13. Remove anti-roll bar links nuts (x2) and washers (x2).
  14. Remove ride height sensor link nut and bolt from lower suspension arm (see Fig. 1).
  15. Mark lower arm bolt and cam washer positions (to retain geometry).
  16. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) and cam washers (x2) from lower suspension arms to subframe (See Fig. 2).
  17. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) from upper suspension arm to body.
  18. With assistance, remove suspension assemblies.
  19. Install engine lifting bracket to LH side of engine using special tool 303-749.
  20. Remove EGR valve.
  21. Install engine lifting bracket to RH side of engine using special tool 303-749.
Lower suspension arm with bolt and washer
Fig. 1
Lower suspension arm with bolt and washer
Fig. 2
Shows engine mount and suspension components with arrows indicating points of interest

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