Driveshaft (05.01); Specifications; Maintenance; Torque Tube-Remove For Access/Refit - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Driveshaft (05.01)

Driveline (05.00)
Driveline (05.00)

Driveshaft (05.01)

Description
The driveshaft consists of a torque tube
assembly, incorporating a carbon fibre
propshaft, transferring engine power to
the gearbox.
The torque tube acts as a structural
support between the engine and
transmission through the powertrain
maintaining NVH (Noise, Vibration &
Harshness) and crash worthiness.

Specifications

Torque Figures
Description
Torque Tube (front) M10 43-57 (Nominal
Torque Tube (rear)
Exhaust Manifold
Starter Motor
5-1-2
Nm. lb. / ft.
32-42.5
50.5 ±15%)
43-57 (Nominal 32-42.5
50.5 ±15%)
18-22 13.5-16.5
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Maintenance

Torque Tube-Remove for Access/Refit

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Torque Tube-Remove/Refit
Remove
9. Remove transaxle (see Workshop Manual 07.03.AA
Transaxle Assembly - Manual - Remove for Access &
Refit).
10. Remove LH exhaust manifold (see Workshop Manual
09.00.CB Manifold - Exhaust - LH - Renew).
11. Allow torque tube to lower until engine is balanced.
Code
05.01.CA
October 2005