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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual (2005-2010)12 · 11 Steering
12 · Steering & suspension

Install (page 3 of 4)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Power Steering
11 SteeringInstall · page 3 of 4
  1. Connect the bottom universal joint for the column to the coupling.
    2. Bottom universal joint connected to coupling

    Figure 37

  2. Move the lever on the universal joint to attach the joint to the coupling.
  3. Install and torque the bolt that attaches the universal joint for the lower steering column to the pinion coupling.
    4. Bolt attaching universal joint to pinion coupling

    Figure 38

  4. Lower the vehicle.

    5. CAUTION
    Be careful when you install the oil tank in the step that follows. If you are not, the air conditioning switch and wiring harness can be damaged.

  5. Put the the oil tank in position.
    6. Oil tank positioned

    Figure 39

  6. Loosely install the two top screws that attach the oil tank to the body.
    7. Top screws attaching oil tank to body

    Figure 40

  7. Lift the vehicle.
  8. Install and tighten the two bottom screws that attach the oil tank to the body.
    9. Bottom screws attaching oil tank to body

    Figure 41

  9. Remove and discard the sealing plugs from the oil tank and the pipes.
  10. Connect the bottom oil pipe to the oil tank and tighten the union.
    11. Bottom oil pipe connected to oil tank

    Figure 42

  11. Remove and discard the cable tie to release the anti-roll bar.

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