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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 bolt valve block to transaxle (see Figure 8).
Close-up of the valve block and transaxle connection area, showing bolts and hoses.

Figure 8

  1. Remove nuts (x3) securing valve block to transaxle and remove valve block from studs (see Figure 12).

Install

  1. Install valve block to stud and fit nuts.
  2. Install bolt valve block to transaxle.
  3. Install hoses (x3) to valve block and install new clips.
  4. Install pipe into valve block and bolts (x2) pump to transaxle (renew O-ring on hose).
  5. Install clip pump hose to valve block.
  6. Install reservoir hose to valve block and install new clip.
  7. Connect multiplugs (x5) to valve block.
  8. Connect dry break quick-fit connector to torque tube pipe.
  9. Raise transaxle, install harness clip to subframe.
  10. Connect transaxle breather pipe.
  11. Raise transaxle to fitted position.
  12. Install transaxle mounting brackets and hydramounts, install and torque tighten new bolts (x8).
  13. Align hydramounts to subframe, lower lifter, install and torque nuts. Remove lifter.
  14. Position reservoir to bracket and fit clamp (bolt x1).
  15. Position reservoir hose and secure clips.
  16. Remove plugs, connect and torque oil cooler unions.
  17. Apply thread lock to new Allen bolts.
  18. Align drive shafts to transaxle flanges, clean and install plates (x6), install and torque tighten Allen bolts (x12).
  19. Position earth lead to transaxle, install and torque tighten bolt.
  20. Install shear plate, install bolts (x8), tighten bolts to correct torque.
  21. Install tunnel heatshield, install bolts/washers (x4), tighten bolts to correct torque.
  22. Install centre and rear exhaust pipe assembly, align to both catalysts then tighten clamp nuts to correct torque.
  23. Install bolts (x4) into centre mounting.
  24. Install subframe cross brace, install bolts (x4) and torque.
  25. Install rear exhaust silencer assembly (see Workshop Manual procedure 09.00.KA Muffler & Bypass Valve Assembly - Remove for Access & Refit).
  26. Roadster Only - Install centre undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.MB Undertray - Centre - Renew).
  27. Install road wheel(s).
  28. Lower vehicle on ramp, remove securing straps.
  29. Connect vehicle battery.

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

  1. Test drive vehicle.

Shifter Assembly Gasket-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Shifter Assembly Gasket-Renew07.03.AN

Removal

  1. Disconnect vehicle battery.

    2. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY EARTH (- VE) TERMINAL FIRST.

  2. Raise vehicle on ramp and secure with straps.

    3. WHEN YOU LIFT THE VEHICLE ON A 'TWO POST' LIFT MAKE SURE THAT YOU USE A STRAP TO HOLD THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE TO THE RAMP. IF YOU DO NOT, THE VEHICLE CAN FALL OFF THE RAMP AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

  3. Remove gear position sensor (see Workshop Manual procedure 07.03.AL Sensor - Transmission Assembly - Sportshift - Renew).
  4. Remove shifter unit fixings (bolts x6, nut x1), release from dowels (x2) and tie shifter aside (see Figure 1).
Close-up of the shifter unit with a wrench being used to remove bolts.

Figure 1

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