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

Install

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Valve Train › Install
03 EngineInstall
  1. Release and remove camshaft sprockets complete with timing chain and tensioner from camshafts (refer to Figure 3).
Hands removing a camshaft sprocket with timing chain attached

Figure 3

  1. Remove the secondary timing chain and tensioner from the sprockets (refer to Figure 4).
Secondary timing chain and tensioner assembly

Figure 4

Install

  1. Clean the camshaft sprockets and the tensioner.
  2. Install the secondary timing chain and tensioner to the camshaft sprockets.
  3. Install the secondary timing chain assembly onto the camshafts.
  4. Install the spacer onto the exhaust Torx bolt.
  5. Install the M12 exhaust Torx bolt to attach the exhaust camshaft sprocket. Do not tighten at this step.
  6. Install the M12 inlet Torx bolt to attach the inlet camshaft sprocket. Do not tighten at this step.
  7. Install and torque the two M6 bolts that attach the secondary tensioner.
  8. Install the left primary timing chain guide.
  9. Install and torque the M6 bolt that attaches the guide.
  10. Make sure that the timing chain has no tension on the tensioner side of the timing chain.
  11. Install the primary timing chain.
  12. Install the tensioner blade for the primary timing chain.
  13. Install and torque tighten the M6 bolt that attaches the tensioner blade.
  14. Install the tensioner assembly for the primary timing chain.
  15. Install and torque the two M6 bolts that attach the tensioner assembly.
  16. Release the tension on the timing chain tensioner piston. Remove retaining special tool.
  17. 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.

  1. Apply a force to the tool (303-532) in a counterclockwise direction and torque the two M12 sprocket Torx bolts.
  2. Remove the special tool (303-532).
  3. 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)
ItemCode
Intake Camshaft - RenewRight-LHD 03.09.AT
Intake Camshaft - RenewLeft-LHD 03.09.AV
Intake Camshaft - RenewRight-RHD 03.09.CT
Intake Camshaft - RenewLeft-RHD 03.09.CV

Remove

DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN. USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.

  1. 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).
  2. Remove the three bolts that attach the tool (303-530) to the cylinder head.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

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