Manual Transmission: Specifications
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Manual Transmission › Specifications
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) | |
|---|---|
| Item | Code |
| Transaxle Assembly-Remove for Access/Refit | 07.03.AA |
Removal
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the rear undertray (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.PB - Rear Undertray).
- 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.
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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