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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)08 · 07 Transmission
08 · Transmission

Install

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Manual Transmission › Install
07 TransmissionInstall
  1. Remove reverse light switch from transaxle (see Fig. 3).
transaxle with wrench on bolt

Figure 3

  1. Remove bolts (x3) from selector cable bracket to transaxle and collect bracket (see Figure 4).
selector cable bracket with wrench

Figure 4

  1. Remove nuts (x2) from selector levers (x2) to transaxle (see Figure 5).
selector levers being removed

Figure 5

Install

  1. Clean reverse light switch, oil cooler pipes, selector levers and selector cable bracket.
  2. Install selector levers (x2) and install and torque tighten nuts (x2).
  3. Install selector cable bracket and install and torque tighten bolts (x3).
  4. Install and torque tighten reverse light switch.
  5. Install oil cooler pipe assembly.
  6. 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.

  1. Fill transaxle with the specified oil to the correct level.
  2. 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.

  1. With assistance, remove transaxle from workbench and position on lifter.
  2. Install transaxle assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AA Transaxle Assembly - Manual - Remove for Access & Refit).
  3. Install road wheel(s).
  4. 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.

  1. Raise vehicle on ramp and check transaxle oil level.
  2. Lower vehicle on ramp.

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