Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Aston Martin
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)04 · 03 Engine
04 · Engine

Suspension Removal

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Engine Assembly › Suspension Removal
03 EngineSuspension Removal
  1. Remove throttle body duct for access (clips x3) (refer to Figure 2).
  2. Disconnect top hose and unclip from body (refer to Figure 3).
Engine with throttle body duct being removed
Top hose being disconnected from the engine body

Suspension Removal

  1. Remove RH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH - Renew).
  2. Remove LH wheel arch liner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH - Renew).
  3. Remove road wheel/s.
  4. Remove brake callipers (tie aside).
  5. Remove brake discs.
  6. Remove anti-roll bar from links (nuts x2).
  7. Remove front springs and dampers (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
  8. Disconnect track rod ends.
  9. Remove level sensor link from bottom arm (nut x1).
  10. Mark lower arm bolt and washer positions (to retain geometry).
  11. Remove bottom arms (nut and bolt x4) with uprights and top arm.
  12. Disconnect level sensor multiplug.

Cooling Removal

  1. Drain coolant (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.03.AD Coolant - Drain and Refill).
Bottom hose being disconnected and tied aside
  1. Disconnect bottom hose and tie aside (refer to Figure 4).
Expansion tank being disconnected from engine hose
  1. Disconnect expansion tank to engine hose (quickfit).
  2. Disconnect heater feed hose (quickfit) (refer to Figure 5).

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