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

Removal

Make
Aston Martin
Model
V8 Vantage Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Power Steering › Removal
11 SteeringRemoval

Removal

AVOID EXCESSIVE SKIN CONTACT WITH MINERAL OIL. MINERAL OILS REMOVE THE NATURAL FATS FROM THE SKIN, LEADING TO DRYNESS, IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS.

  1. Remove PAS fluid from reservoir (syringe).
  2. Remove throttle body duct for access. (clips x3).
  3. Remove top bolts (x2) from engine oil tank and loosen bottom bolts (x2) (allows tank to move to access pipe support fixings).
  4. Remove bolts (x2) securing pipe to body.
  5. Disconnect sensor multiplug.

Always plug pipes and hoses to prevent ingress of dirt or moisture into the system.

  1. Remove hose from pump union.
  2. Remove pipes from steering rack (bolt x1).
  3. Remove pipe from vehicle.

Installation

  1. Renew o-rings on PAS pipes and pump pipe.
  2. Install hose to vehicle.
  3. Install bolts brackets to body.
  4. Install PAS pipes to rack (bolt x1).
  5. Connect sensor multiplug.
  6. Install pipe to pump union.
  7. Install bolts and tighten oil tank fixings (torque).
  8. Install throttle body duct. (clips x3).
  9. Bleed PAS system (see Workshop Manual procedure 11.01.AA Power Assisted Steering System - Bleed).

Power Steering Rack to Cooler Hose- Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Power Steering Rack to Cooler Hose- RenewLHD 11.02.EB
Power Steering Rack to Cooler Hose- RenewRHD 11.02.EF

Removal

  1. Remove radiator grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).

AVOID EXCESSIVE SKIN CONTACT WITH MINERAL OIL. MINERAL OILS REMOVE THE NATURAL FATS FROM THE SKIN, LEADING TO DRYNESS, IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS.

  1. Remove PAS fluid from reservoir (syringe).

Always plug pipes and hoses to prevent ingress of dirt or moisture into the system.

Power Steering Rack to Cooler Hose- Renew

  1. Remove hose from cooler (clip x1) and support clips (x2).
  2. Remove undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
  3. Remove bolt, bracket to lower radiator crossmember.
  4. Lower ramp.
  5. Remove throttle body duct for access. (clips x3).

Always plug pipes and hoses to prevent ingress of dirt or moisture into the system.

  1. Remove pipes from steering rack (bolt x1).
  2. Remove hose from vehicle (support clips x2).

Installation

  1. Renew the O-rings on the PAS pipes.
  2. Install hose to vehicle (support clips).
  3. Install PAS pipes to rack (bolt x1).
  4. Install throttle body duct. (clips x3).
  5. Raise ramp.
  6. Install support clip bolt to radiator crossmember.
  7. Install hose to cooler and support clips (x2).
  8. Install undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
  9. Install radiator grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
  10. Top up PAS fluid.

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