Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual page 408

Torque Figures
Appendix & Glossary
1000mls 10000mls
1500km 16000km
3 months 12 months
Mechanical Function Checks
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Every 240,000km
(150,000 miles)/15 Years
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Electrical Function Checks
Every 112,000km (70,000 miles)
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20-1-12
20000mls
32000km
24 months
x Lubricate the bonnet secondary latch.
x Check security of the bonnet catch. Check that the secondary catch moves freely
over its whole travel and returns smartly under spring pressure.
x Lubricate the upper portion of the door seals.
x Check/adjust accessory drive belt tension and renew if necessary.
Replace the accessory drive belt.
- Adjust handbrake cables if required.
x Check condition of handbrake pads.
x Inspect service brake pads and warning leads for wear. Replace if 60% worn.
- Check wiper blade inserts and renew if necessary.
x Renew wiper blades.
x Inspect/clean out coolant radiator and A/C condenser.
x Check security of exhaust system mountings and heat shields. Check by-pass valve
operation.
x Check brake hoses, pipes and unions.
x Check power steering pipes and unions for corrosion and mechanical defects.
x Check cooling system hoses security and condition.
x Check A/C hoses security and condition.
x Check condition and security of steering unit joints and gaiters (column and rack).
- Check security and condition of suspension fixings.
- Check security and condition of suspension ball joints, gaiters and bushings.
x Check tightness of driveshaft bolts.
x Check condition of underbody protection/wheel arch liners.
Renew spark plugs.
x Check/record battery voltage and quiescent drain.
x Clean and grease battery connections if required.
x Check the battery disconnect/connect switches.
x Check and if necessary adjust headlamp alignment.
x Check operation of all lamps.
x Check operation of all warning indicators.
x Check audible warnings including security system.
x Check operation of the horns.
x Check operation of the windows/headlamp washers/jets.
x Check operation of the windscreen wipers.
x Check rear view mirrors for security and function.
x Check/operate power fold mirrors (option).
x Check/operate electric windows.
x Interrogate DTC P-codes and rectify if required
x Check service interval indicator. Reset.
Workshop Manual October 2005