Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual page 183

12. Remove large circlip using special tool (see Fig. 1).
13. With assistance, remove propshaft from torque tube
(see Fig. 2).
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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14. Open clutch hydraulics bleed nipple and with suitable
container below, press clutch pedal fully and retain
pedal in that position. Tighten bleed nipple (see Fig. 3).
15. Disconnect the clutch slave cylinder supply pipe at the
flexible pipe union and cap pipes (see Fig. 4)
16. With assistance, support torque tube and remove bolts
(x16) that secure torque tube to engine (see Fig. 5)
Driveshaft (05.01)
Driveline (05.00)
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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