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

Manual Transmission: Specifications

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Manual Transmission › Specifications
07 TransmissionSpecifications · page 1 of 4

Specifications

Type
Graziano AM803T transaxle with:
• Integrated Shifter Bellcrack System (Cable Operated)
• Integrated Reverse Switch
• Plate Type Limited Slip Differential

Synchronisers
Triple Cone Syncros on 1st and 2nd, double cone on all other gears incl. reverse.

Lubrication
Pressure fed system with integrated pump driven by the input shaft. Filter (filter is serviceable item).

Transaxle Oil
Shell Transaxle 75W/90 (very important that this is the transaxle type, Do not use Shell Spirax 75W90)

Transaxle Quantity. 4 ltr (7 pt / 4.2 US qts)
Coolant System Quantity. 0.5 ltr (0.9 pt / 0.53 US qts)
Transaxle + Coolant Quantity 4.5 ltr (7.9 pt / 4.6 US qts)

Gear Ratios
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
3.15:1 1.95:1 1.44:1 1.15:1 0.94:1 0.77:1 (upto VIN C00525)
0.76:1 (VIN C00526 Onwards)

Reverse
2.39:1

Differential Locking Ratio
10% Drive, 30% Coast

Torque Figures
Description Nm. lb. / ft.
Sump plug 49 36.5
LH Output shaft housing 10 7.5
Halfshaft 70 52
Differential Cover 35 26

Maintenance

Transaxle Assembly - Remove for Access and Install

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Transaxle Assembly-Remove for Access/Refit07.03.AA

Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Remove the rear undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB - Rear Undertray).
  3. Raise the vehicle and install straps to hold it to the lift (Refer to Figure 1).

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.

Vehicle being lifted with straps securing the rear end to the ramp

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WILL BE VERY HOT AFTER OPERATION. LET THE EXHAUST COOL BEFORE YOU DO WORK. IF YOU DO NOT, PESONAL INJURY CAN OCCUR.

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