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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. Remove the two bolts that attach the secondary timing chain tensioner to the cylinder head (refer to Figure 2).
Secondary timing chain tensioner bolts on cylinder head

Figure 2

  1. Release and remove the camshaft sprockets complete with the timing chain and tensioner from the camshafts (refer to Figure 3).
Hands removing camshaft sprocket with timing chain

Figure 3

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

Figure 4

Install

  1. Clean the camshaft sprockets and tensioner.
  2. Install the secondary timing chain and tensioner to the camshaft sprockets.

3. Install the secondary timing chain assembly onto the camshafts.

  1. Install the spacer onto the M12 exhaust Torx bolt.
  2. Install the exhaust M12 Torx bolt to attach the exhaust camshaft sprocket. Do not tighten at this step.
  3. Install the inlet M12 Torx bolt to attach the inlet camshaft sprocket. Do not tighten at this step.
  4. Install and torque tighten the two secondary tensioner bolts.
  5. Install the left-side primary timing chain guide.
  6. Install and torque the bolt that attaches the chain guide.
  7. Make sure that the timing chain slack is on the tensioner side of the timing chain.
  8. Install the primary timing chain.
  9. Install the tensioner blade for the primary timing chain.
  10. Install and torque the bolt that attaches the tensioner blade.
  11. Install the primary timing chain tensioner assembly.
  12. Install and torque the two bolts that attach the primary chain tensioner.
  13. Release the tension on the timing chain tensioner piston. Remove the retaining special tool.
  14. Install the timing chain tensioning tool (303-532) on the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
  15. Apply a force to the special tool (303-532) in a counterclockwise direction and torque the sprocket Torx bolts. Remove the special tool.
  16. Install the the left and right primary timing chain (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.BM/03.09.BN/ 03.09.CM/03.09.CN Timing Chain - Primary - LH/RH - Renew With Engine Removed).

RH/LH Intake Camshaft Renew With Engine Removed

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Intake Camshaft-RenewLH 03.09.BT
Intake Camshaft-RenewRH 03.09.BV

Remove

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

  1. Remove the left and right secondary timing chain tensioner (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 03.09.BS/03.09.BR Tensioner Assembly - Secondary - RH/LH - Renew With Engine Removed).
  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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