Valve Train: Specifications (page 5 of 7)
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Valve Train
03 EngineSpecifications · page 5 of 7
- Loosen the two Torx bolts that attach the camshaft sprockets to the camshafts.
Install
- Install the tensioner arm (refer to Figure 21).
- Install the special bolt that attaches the tensioner arm to the engine and torque the bolt to 11 Nm (refer to Figure 20).
- Install the timing chain tensioner (refer to Figure 19).
- Install the two bolts that attach the timing chain tensioner to the engine and torque the bolts to 11 Nm (refer to Figure 18).
- Install the special tool on the exhaust camshaft sprocket.
Note: You must use the special tool to hold the timing chain in the correct position during the subsequent two steps of the procedure.
- Release the pin from the timing chain tensioner and let the tension piston gradually apply tension to the timing chain.
- Use the special tool to turn the exhaust sprocket counterclockwise until there is tension in the chain.
Note: Make sure that the tensioner is fully operated but do not use too much force.
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