Install
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Valve Train › Install
03 EngineInstall
- Remove the two bolts that attach the secondary timing chain tensioner to the cylinder head (refer to Figure 2).
Figure 2
- Release and remove the camshaft sprockets complete with the timing chain and tensioner from the 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 tensioner.
- Install the secondary timing chain and tensioner to the camshaft sprockets.
3. Install the secondary timing chain assembly onto the camshafts.
- Install the spacer onto the M12 exhaust Torx bolt.
- Install the exhaust M12 Torx bolt to attach the exhaust camshaft sprocket. Do not tighten at this step.
- Install the inlet M12 Torx bolt to attach the inlet camshaft sprocket. Do not tighten at this step.
- Install and torque tighten the two secondary tensioner bolts.
- Install the left-side primary timing chain guide.
- Install and torque the bolt that attaches the chain guide.
- Make sure that the timing chain slack is 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 the bolt that attaches the tensioner blade.
- Install the primary timing chain tensioner assembly.
- Install and torque the two bolts that attach the primary chain tensioner.
- Release the tension on the timing chain tensioner piston. Remove the retaining special tool.
- Install the timing chain tensioning tool (303-532) on the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
- Apply a force to the special tool (303-532) in a counterclockwise direction and torque the sprocket Torx bolts. Remove the special tool.
- 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) | |
|---|---|
| Item | Code |
| Intake Camshaft-Renew | LH 03.09.BT |
| Intake Camshaft-Renew | RH 03.09.BV |
Remove
WARNING
DO NOT GET USED ENGINE OIL ON YOUR SKIN.
USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
- 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).
- Remove the three bolts that attach the tool (303-530) to the cylinder head.
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