Install
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Valve Train › Install
03 EngineInstall
- Release and remove camshaft sprockets complete with timing chain and tensioner from camshafts (refer to Figure 3).
Figure 3
- Remove the secondary timing chain and tensioner from the sprockets (refer to Figure 4).
Figure 4
Install
- Clean the camshaft sprockets and the tensioner.
- Install the secondary timing chain and tensioner to the camshaft sprockets.
- Install the secondary timing chain assembly onto the camshafts.
- Install the spacer onto the exhaust Torx bolt.
- Install the M12 exhaust Torx bolt to attach the exhaust camshaft sprocket. Do not tighten at this step.
- Install the M12 inlet Torx bolt to attach the inlet camshaft sprocket. Do not tighten at this step.
- Install and torque the two M6 bolts that attach the secondary tensioner.
- Install the left primary timing chain guide.
- Install and torque the M6 bolt that attaches the guide.
- Make sure that the timing chain has no tension on the tensioner side of the timing chain.
- Install the primary timing chain.
- Install the tensioner blade for the primary timing chain.
- Install and torque tighten the M6 bolt that attaches the tensioner blade.
- Install the tensioner assembly for the primary timing chain.
- Install and torque the two M6 bolts that attach the tensioner assembly.
- Release the tension on the timing chain tensioner piston. Remove retaining special tool.
- Install the timing chain tensioning tool (303-532) into the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
Apply an opposite force to the sprockets and chain while you tighten the sprocket bolts.
- Apply a force to the tool (303-532) in a counterclockwise direction and torque the two M12 sprocket Torx bolts.
- Remove the special tool (303-532).
- Install the left and right primary timing chains (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.AM/03.09.AN/ 03.09.CM/03.09.CN Chain - Timing Primary - LH/RH - Renew).
Right and Left Intake Camshaft - Remove and Install
| Repair Operation Time (ROT) | |
|---|---|
| Item | Code |
| Intake Camshaft - Renew | Right-LHD 03.09.AT |
| Intake Camshaft - Renew | Left-LHD 03.09.AV |
| Intake Camshaft - Renew | Right-RHD 03.09.CT |
| Intake Camshaft - Renew | Left-RHD 03.09.CV |
Remove
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
- Remove the right and left secondary timing chain tensioners (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.AS/03.09.AR03.09.CS/03.09.CR Tensioner Assembly - Secondary - RH/LH - Renew).
- Remove the three bolts that attach the tool (303-530) to the cylinder head.
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