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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 and discard clips (x2) securing hoses into shifter assembly and disconnect hoses (see Figure 6).
Hand removing clips from hoses connected to a transmission shifter unit.

Figure 6

WARNING
TRANSAXLE OIL CAN BE HARMFUL.
OBEY ALL TRANSAXLE OIL MANUFACTURER'S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN YOU HANDLE COMPONENTS THAT HAVE TOUCHED TRANSAXLE OIL.

  1. Remove and discard clips (x3) securing hoses into valve block and disconnect hoses (see Figure 7).
Hoses connected to a valve block with clips being removed.

Figure 7

  1. Release hoses from support clips (x3) (see Figure 8).
Hoses released from support clips on a transmission assembly.

Figure 8

Install

  1. Install hoses to support clips.
  2. Install hoses into shifter unit and install clips.
  3. Install hoses to valve block and install new clips.
  4. Raise transaxle, install harness clip to subframe.
  5. Connect transaxle breather pipe.
  6. Raise transaxle to fitted position.
  7. Install transaxle mounting brackets and hydramounts, install and torque tighten new bolts (x8).
  8. Align hydramounts to subframe, lower lifter, install and torque nuts. Remove lifter.
  9. Position reservoir to bracket and fit clamp (bolt x1).
  10. Position reservoir hose and secure clips.
  11. Remove plugs, connect and torque oil cooler unions.
  12. Apply thread lock to new Allen bolts.
  13. Align drive shafts to transaxle flanges, clean and install plates (x6), install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x12).
  14. Position earth lead to transaxle, install and torque tighten bolt.
  15. Install shear plate, install bolts (x8), tighten bolts to correct torque.
  16. Install tunnel heatshield, install bolts/washers (x4), tighten bolts to correct torque.
  17. Install centre and rear exhaust pipe assembly, align to both catalysts. tighten clamp nuts to correct torque.
  18. Install bolts (x4) into centre mounting.
  19. Install subframe cross brace, install bolts (x4) and torque.
  20. Install rear exhaust silencer assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Muffler & Bypass Valve Assembly - Remove for Access & Refit).
  21. Install centre undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.MB Undertray - Centre - Renew).
  22. Install road wheel(s).
  23. Lower vehicle on ramp, remove securing straps.
  24. Connect vehicle battery.

WARNING
ALWAYS CONNECT THE BATTERY EARTH (+VE) TERMINAL FIRST.

  1. Test drive vehicle.
  2. Raise vehicle on ramp; check transaxle and Sportshift fluid.
  3. Lower vehicle on ramp.

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