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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. Mark and disconnect valve-block connectors positions. Disconnect multiplugs (x5) (see Figure 10).
Valve block with multiplugs disconnected

Figure 10

  1. Remove bolt valve block to transaxle (see Figure 11).
Bolt being removed from valve block to transaxle

Figure 11

  1. Remove nuts (x3) securing valve block to transaxle and remove Sportshift hydraulic kit (see Figure 12).
Valve block with nuts removed and Sportshift hydraulic kit

Figure 12

Install

  1. Install Sportshift hydraulic kit valve block to stud and fit nuts.
  2. Install bolt valve block to transaxle.
  1. Connect multiplugs (x5) to valve block.
  2. Connect dry break quick-fit connector to torque tube pipe.
  3. Install pump to transaxle.
  4. Install ground eye to pump body.
  5. Connect pump multiplug.
  6. Clean mating faces and install new shifter unit gasket to dowels.
  7. Ensure alignment of selector mechanism with shifter unit and install shifter unit.
  8. Install harness clip into shifter casing.
  9. Secure hoses to support clip.
  10. Connect gear position sensor to multiplug.
  11. Install gear position sensor (screws x4).
  12. Raise transaxle, install harness clip to subframe.
  13. Connect transaxle breather pipe.
  14. Raise transaxle to fitted position. Install transaxle mounting brackets and hydramounts, install and torque tighten new bolts (x8).
  15. Align hydramounts to subframe, lower lifter, install and torque nuts. Remove lifter.
  16. Position reservoir to bracket and fit clamp (bolt x1).
  17. Position reservoir hose and secure clips.
  18. Remove plugs, connect and torque oil cooler unions.

OBSERVE ALL TRANSAXLE OIL MANUFACTURERS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN HANDLING COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH TRANSAXLE OIL.

  1. Apply thread lock to new Allen bolts.
  2. Align drive shafts to transaxle flanges, clean and install plates (x6), install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x12).
  3. New Allen bolts should have a thread lock coating.
  4. Position earth lead to transaxle, install and torque tighten bolt.
  5. Install shear plate, install bolts (x8), tighten bolts to correct torque.
  6. Install tunnel heatshield, install bolts/washers (x4), tighten bolts to correct torque.
  7. Install centre and rear exhaust pipe assembly, align to both catalysts. tighten clamp nuts to correct torque.
  8. Install bolts (x4) into centre mounting.
  9. Install subframe cross brace, install bolts (x4) and torque.
  10. Install rear exhaust silencer assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Muffler & Bypass Valve Assembly - Remove for Access & Refit).
  11. Roadster Only - Install centre undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.MB Undertray - Centre - Renew).
  12. Install road wheel(s).
  13. Lower vehicle on ramp, remove securing straps.

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