Install
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Manual Transmission › Install
- Remove reverse light switch from transaxle (see Fig. 3).
Figure 3
- Remove bolts (x3) from selector cable bracket to transaxle and collect bracket (see Figure 4).
Figure 4
- Remove nuts (x2) from selector levers (x2) to transaxle (see Figure 5).
Figure 5
Install
- Clean reverse light switch, oil cooler pipes, selector levers and selector cable bracket.
- Install selector levers (x2) and install and torque tighten nuts (x2).
- Install selector cable bracket and install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
- Install and torque tighten reverse light switch.
- Install oil cooler pipe assembly.
- Install and torque tighten oil cooler pipe unions and support bracket bolt.
THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IS VERY HEAVY. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE TRANSAXLE, HANDLING OF THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IS A TWO PERSON OPERATION.
- Fill transaxle with the specified oil to the correct level.
- Attach slings to transaxle and connect hoist.
THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IS VERY HEAVY. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE TRANSAXLE, HANDLING OF THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IS A TWO PERSON OPERATION.
- With assistance, remove transaxle from workbench and position on lifter.
- Install transaxle assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual - Remove for Access & Refit).
- Install road wheel(s).
- Test drive vehicle.
THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IS VERY HEAVY. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE TRANSAXLE, HANDLING OF THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY IS A TWO PERSON OPERATION.
- Raise vehicle on ramp and check transaxle oil level.
- Lower vehicle on ramp.
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