Specifications; Maintenance; Lh Track Rod End-Renew - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Steering Gear (11.01)
Steering (11.00)
Symptom Possible Cause
Excessive steering Dirty fluid filter.
efforts required to
Low power steering pump fluid.
turn corners and
Damaged accessory drive belt tensioner.
during parking
Hose or oil cooler external leak.
manoeuvres
Hose or cooler line restriction.
Fluid aeration.
Damaged pump.
Fluid leakage Overfilled system.
Component leak.
Accessory drive belt Check accessory drive belt for correct tension
or glazing.
squeal
'Chirp' noise from Loose or worn accessory drive belt.
steering pump
Low fluid level.
Power steering
pump noisy
Power steering pump.
Steering hoses fouling body structure.
'Hiss' noise Fluid flow through steering gear rotary valve -
close to 'Full Lock'.
'Whine' noise Aerated fluid.
Steering wheel Road wheels out of balance.
vibration

Specifications

Torque Figures
Description
Ball Joint (nut)
Track-Rod (lock nut)
Steering Rack to Subframe
Steering Rack Pipe Latch Plate
Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt

Maintenance

RH/LH Track Rod End-Renew
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Track Rod End
Track Rod End
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove road wheel(s).
3. Loosen tie rod locknut.
4. Install tool (204 - 524) on front hub, install and tighten
wheel nuts.
5. Lower vehicle to raise suspension sufficient to install ball
joint removing tool (204 - 523).
6. Remove nut, track rod end to vertical link.
7. Using (204-523 Ball Joint Splitter), release track rod end
from vertical link.
11-1-4
8. Remove tool (204 - 524) from front hub.
9. Count number of turns and remove track rod end from
Nm. lb/ft
Installation
70 52
1. Clean track rod end taper and mating face on vertical
70 52
115 85
2. Install track rod end on tie rod the same amount of
9-12 7-9
21-29 15.5-21.5 3. Install track rod end in vertical link.
4. Install road wheel(s).
5. Lower vehicle on ramp.
6. Carry out full vehicle geometry check/adjust.
7. Tighten tie rod ball joint locknut(s).
Code
RH 11.02.AC
LH 11.02.AB
Workshop Manual
Action
Clean/replace reservoir.
Fill as required. Check for system leaks.
New accessory drive belt tensioner.
New hose or oil cooler as required.
New hose as required.
Bleed system.
Replace pump.
Correct fluid level.
Locate suspect component and repair as required.
New accessory drive belt.
New accessory drive belt.
Top up and check for system leaks.
Check for leaks. Repair as required. New pump.
Ensure hose is secured and routed correctly.
Normal noise.
Bleed system.
Check front end alignment.
tie rod.
link.
turns.
October 2005