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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)05 · 04 Suspension
05 · Steering & suspension

Rear Suspension: Specifications

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Rear Suspension › Specifications
04 SuspensionSpecifications

Specifications

DescriptionNmlb. / ft.
Brake Dust Shield.97
Bearing Assembly to the Vertical link.5037
Halfshaft Nut300221.5
Spring and Damper Bracket Mounting75-8055.5-59.5
Spring and Damper Top Mounting to Bracket22.517
Spring and Damper Lower Mounting175129.5
Track rod Arm to Vertical Link11585
Anti-roll Bar Link11081.5
Anti-roll Bar Mounting Bolts22.517
Torque bolt 1, then bolt 2, then bolt 1 again (to allow for rubber compression)——
Ride Height SensorM8 22.517

Torque the following suspension fixings with the vehicle at normal ride height

DescriptionNmlb. / ft.
Vertical Link to the Lower Suspension Arm.175129.5
Vertical Link to the Upper Suspension Arm.11585
Lower Suspension Arm to the Subframe.11585
Upper Suspension Arm to the Subframe11585
Track-Rod Arm to Subframe11585

Normal ride height: 2 x 37.5kg in front seats (37.5kg in each seat) plus a full fuel tank.

Maintenance

RH/LH Rear Hub and Bearing Assembly-Renew

ItemCode
Rear Hub and Bearing Assembly-Renew RH04.02.AA
Rear Hub and Bearing Assembly-Renew LH04.02.AB

Removal

  1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
  2. Remove road wheel(s).
  3. Remove RH/LH rear driveshaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.05.BB/05.05.AB Drive Shaft Assembly - RH/LH - Renew).
  4. Ease caliper pistons to release pads.
  5. Remove caliper Allen bolts (x2) release caliper and tie aside.
  6. Remove handbrake caliper bolts (x2) and tie caliper aside.

Installation

  1. Clean lower suspension arm and mating faces on vertical link, subframe, damper and anti-roll bar link.
  2. Install lower suspension arm to subframe and vertical link.

RH/LH Rear Lower Arm Assembly-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Rear Lower Arm Assembly-RenewRH 04.02.AC
Rear Lower Arm Assembly-RenewLH 04.02.AD

Removal

  1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
  2. Remove road wheel(s).
  3. Remove nut, anti-roll bar link to lower suspension arm. Release link.
  4. Remove bolt securing damper to lower suspension arm.
  5. Remove bolt and nut/bolt, securing lower suspension arm to subframe.
  6. Remove nut/bolt securing lower suspension arm to vertical link.
  7. Release/remove lower suspension arm from subframe and vertical link.

Installation

  1. Clean lower suspension arm and mating faces on vertical link, subframe, damper and anti-roll bar link.
  2. Install lower suspension arm to subframe and vertical link.

Specifications

  1. Remove brake disc Torx screws (x2), remove disc.
  2. Disconnect multiplex from wheel speed sensor.
  3. Remove Torx securing wheel speed sensor to vertical link, remove sensor.
  4. Remove Allen bolts (x4) securing hub bearing assembly in vertical link.
  5. Release/remove hub bearing assembly from vertical link.

Installation

  1. Clean vertical link and mating face on hub bearing carrier.
  2. Install hub bearing assembly. Install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x4).
  3. Clean wheel speed sensor.
  4. Install wheel speed sensor, install and torque tighten Torx screw.
  5. Connect multiplex to wheel speed sensor.
  6. Clean disc.
  7. Install disc, install and torque tighten Torx screws (x2).
  8. Install caliper, install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x2).
  9. Install handbrake caliper, install and torque tighten retaining bolts (x2).
  10. Install RH/LH driveshaft (see Workshop Manual procedure 05.05.BB/05.05.AB Drive Shaft Assembly - RH/LH - Renew).
  11. Pump brake pedal.
  12. Install road wheel(s).
  13. Lower vehicle on ramp.

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