Shock Absorber System (04.03); Description; Specifications; Maintenance - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Suspension (04.00)

Shock Absorber System (04.03)

Description

Movement of each road spring is independently damped by
a telescopic, hydraulically-controlled shock absorber. Each
shock absorber is installed coaxially within the road spring.
Front spring and damper assemblies are located between
the upper suspension arm and attach to the lower
suspension arm and the body structure.
Rear spring and damper assemblies attach to the lower
suspension arm and the rear subframe, via a mounting
bracket, laying to the rear of the upper suspension arm.

Specifications

Torque Figures
Description
Front
Spring and Damper Top Mounts
Spring and Damper Bottom Mount
Upper Suspension Arm
Rear
Spring and Damper Top Mounting to
Bracket
Spring and Damper Lower Mounting
Vertical Link to Lower Suspension
Arm
Track-rod Arm to Lower Suspension
Arm

Maintenance

Front Spring and Damper Assembly-Pair-
Renew
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Front Pair-Spring and Damper
Assembly-Renew
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel(s).
October 2005
3. Disconnect ABS sensor multiplug (see Fig. 1).
Nm lb. / ft.
4. Release sensor harness clips (x3) from upper suspension
22.5 17
175 129.5
115 85
22.5 17
175 129.5
175 129.5
115 85
Code
5. Remove Torx bolts (x4) from LH and RH side securing
04.03.AA
6. Remove nuts and bolts (x2 each side) from upper
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Shock Absorber System (04.03)
Fig. 1
arm and vertical link (see Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
engine cross brace and remove cross brace.
suspension arm to body (see Fig. 3).
Fig. 3
Suspension (04.00)
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