Install
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Manual Transmission › Install
07 TransmissionInstall
- Release reservoir hoses from transaxle mounting clips (x2) (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
- Remove clips and release hoses from reservoir (see Figure 3).
Figure 3
Install
- Install hoses to reservoir and fit new clips.
- Install reservoir hoses to valve unit and pump. Fit new clips (remove drain tray).
- Install reservoir hoses to clips.
- Top-up reservoir.
- Connect vehicle battery.
WARNING
ALWAYS CONNECT THE BATTERY EARTH (+VE) TERMINAL FIRST.
- Lower vehicle, turn ignition ON for 20 seconds to activate gearbox pump. Turn ignition OFF and raise vehicle.
- Top-up reservoir.
- Install rear undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
- Lower vehicle on ramp.
Hydraulic Pump Assembly-Renew-Sportshift Only
| Repair Operation Time (ROT) | |
|---|---|
| Item | Code |
| Hydraulic Pump Assembly-Renew | 07.03.AG |
Removal
- Raise vehicle on ramp.
- Disconnect vehicle battery.
WARNING
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY EARTH (- VE) TERMINAL FIRST.
- Remove rear undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB Undertray - Rear - Renew).
- Disconnect pump multiplug (see Figure 1).
Figure 1
- Remove ground eye from pump body (bolt x1) (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
- Clamp reservoir hose.
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
- PARTClutch kitSearch: Aston Martin V8 Vantage 2005 clutch kit
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