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

Valve Train: Specifications (page 4 of 7)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Valve Train
03 EngineSpecifications · page 4 of 7
  1. Release the ratchet lock on the timing chain tensioner and push the piston into the tensioner housing.
Timing chain tensioner with ratchet lock and piston

Figure 16

  1. Install an applicable pin into the timing chain tensioner.
Timing chain tensioner with installed pin

Figure 17

  1. Remove the two bolts that attach the timing chain tensioner to the engine.
Two bolts attaching tensioner to engine

Figure 18

  1. Remove the timing chain tensioner.
Timing chain tensioner removed

Figure 19

  1. Remove the special bolt that attaches the tensioner arm to the engine.
Special bolt attaching tensioner arm

Figure 20

  1. Remove the tensioner arm.
Tensioner arm removed

Figure 21

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

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