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

Install (page 2 of 2)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Manual Transmission
07 TransmissionInstall · page 2 of 2
  1. Connect the electrical connector to the reverse lamp switch.
  2. Install the electrical connector for the reverse lamp switch into the mount.
  3. Install the wiring harness for the reverse lamp switch to the clip.
  4. Adjust the height of the transmission jack to lift the transaxle into the correct position.
  5. Remove the strap from the transaxle and the transmission jack.
  6. Install the transaxle mount assemblies.
Transmission jack lifting transaxle

Figure 21

  1. Install and torque the four bolts that attach the left side transaxle mount bracket to the transaxle.
Bolts attaching left side transaxle mount bracket

Figure 22

  1. Install and torque the four bolts that attach the right side transaxle mount bracket to the transaxle.
Bolts attaching right side transaxle mount bracket

Figure 23

  1. Lower the transmission jack to align the transaxle mounts to the rear subframe.
  2. Move the transmission jack away from the vehicle.
  3. Install and tighten the nut that attaches the left side transaxle mount to the rear subframe.
  4. Install and tighten the nut that attaches the right side transaxle mount to the rear subframe.
  5. Remove and the sealing plugs from the transaxle and the breather pipe.
  6. Connect breather pipe to the transaxle.
  7. Remove and discard the sealing plugs from the oil cooler matrix and the pipes.
  8. Connect and tighten the pipes to the oil cooler matrix.
  9. Put the driveshafts into position on the transaxle shaft flanges. Align the marks on the flanges that you made during removal.

Note: Put the three driveshaft bolt plates in position when you install the bolts in the step that follows.

  1. Install and torque the six new bolts that attach the left side driveshaft flange to the transaxle flange. If necessary, turn the driveshaft to get access to all of the bolts.

Note: Put the three driveshaft bolt plates in position when you install the bolts in the step that follows.

  1. Install and torque the six new bolts that attach the right side driveshaft flange to the transaxle flange. If necessary, turn the driveshaft to get access to all of the bolts.
  2. Put the ground cable into position.
  3. Install and tighten the nut that attaches the ground cable to the body.
  4. Install the tunnel reinforcement plate.
  5. Install and torque the eight bolts that attach the tunnel reinforcement plate to the body.
  6. Install floor heatshield.
  7. Install and tighten the four bolts that attach the floor heat shield to the body.

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