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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)06 · 05 Driveline
06 · Transmission

Driveshaft (05.01)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Driveshaft › Driveshaft (05.01)
05 DrivelineDriveshaft (05.01)

Driveshaft (05.01)

Description

The driveshaft consists of a torque tube assembly, incorporating a carbon fibre propshaft, transferring engine power to the gearbox.

The torque tube acts as a structural support between the engine and transmission through the powertrain maintaining NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) and crash worthiness.

Torque tube assembly with carbon fibre propshaft

Specifications

Torque Figures

Description Nm. lb. / ft.
Torque Tube (front) M10 43-57 (Nominal 50.5 ±15%) 32-42.5
Torque Tube (rear) 43-57 (Nominal 50.5 ±15%) 32-42.5
Exhaust Manifold 18-22 13.5-16.5
Starter Motor 50 37

Maintenance

Propeller Shaft-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item Code
Propeller Shaft-Renew 05.01.AB

Removal

  1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
  2. Raise vehicle on ramp.

Caution
On a two post ramp, ensure the vehicle is ‘strapped’ to the ramp.

  1. Remove transaxle (see Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Manual or 07.03.BA Sportshift - Transaxle Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
  2. Lower lifter supporting torque tube.
  3. Remove large circlip and with assistance, remove propshaft from torque tube

Installation

  1. Clean propeller shaft assembly, circlip and mating faces.
  2. With assistance, install propshaft into torque tube, install circlip.
  3. Raise lifter supporting torque tube to enable installation of transaxle.
  4. Install transaxle (see Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Manual or 07.03.BA Sportshift - Transaxle Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
  5. Lower vehicle on ramp.
  6. Connect vehicle battery.

Propshaft Cam Sensor-Sportshift-Renew-Sportshift Only

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item Code
Propshaft Cam Sensor-Sportshift-Renew 05.01.AC

Removal

  1. Disconnect vehicle battery.

Warning
Always disconnect the battery earth (- ve) terminal first.

  1. Raise vehicle on ramp.

Warning
When raising the vehicle on a ‘two post’ ramp, ensure that the rear end of the vehicle is securely strapped to the ramp. Failure to strap the rear of the vehicle down may lead to the vehicle falling off the ramp.

Caution
When using a ‘two post’ vehicle ramp, remove the screws that secure the rear section of the wheel arch liner to body. Hold back the rear section of the wheel arch liner to correctly position the foot of the vehicle lift.

  1. Remove exhaust system (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.NB Exhaust System - Excluding Manifold/DownPipes - Renew).
  2. Disconnect multiplug between propshaft speed sensor and transmission harness.

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