Valve Train: Specifications

Make

Aston Martin

Model

V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual

Year

2005–2010

Section

Valve Train › Specifications

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Specifications

Description	Nm	lb/ft
Front Lifting Eye Attachment operated (M12)	25-35	18.5-26
Camshaft Caps (M6) all to:	5	3.7
then to:	9-11	6.5-8.1
Secondary Chain Tensioner (M6)	9-13	6.5-8.1
Primary Chain Guide (M6)	9-13	6.5-8.1
Primary Chain Tensioner Blade Pivot	9-13	6.5-8.1
Primary Chain Tensioner	9-13	6.5-8.1
Bush Carrier (“A” Bank) (M8)	19-23	14-17
Bush Carrier (“B” Bank) (M8)	19-23	14-17
(M6)	9-13	6.5-8.1
Exhaust Cam Sprocket Bolt	20	14.8
then 90° more, ±5°
Front Cover:
Bolts 1 to 7, 9 to 18 and 20 to 27	11-13	6.5-8.1
Bolts 8 and 9	9-11	6.5-8.1

Maintenance

Left Side Timing Chain Arm Assembly - Remove and Install

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item	Code
Left Side Timing Chain Arm Assembly - Remove and Install	03.09.AA

Remove

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

1. Remove the engine timing cover. (03.10.AF - Engine Timing Cover).

2. Remove the two screws that attach the special tool to the engine.

4. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the machined flat areas on the camshafts are parallel to the face of the cylinder head.

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