Subframes (02.03); Specifications; Maintenance; Front Subframe-Renew - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Subframes (02.03)

Frame and Mounting (02.00)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)

Subframes (02.03)

Specifications

Torque Figures
Description
Subframe to Front Structure
Subframe to Body
Engine Mounts
Steering Rack
Torque tube (rear)
Spring and Damper top mounting
(rear)
Rear subframe to Body
Rear subframe reinforcement plates

Maintenance

Front Subframe-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Front Subframe-Renew
Removal
1. Switch battery isolation switch 'OFF'.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove RH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
4. Remove LH wheel arch liner (see Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew)
5. Remove road wheel/s.
6. Remove front spring/damper assemblies (see Workshop
Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and Damper
Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
7. Remove nuts (x2) from track rod ends to vertical link.
8. Using special tool 204-523, release track rod end from
vertical link.
9. Disconnect ABS sensor multiplugs then release sensor
harness clips (x6) from upper suspension arm and
vertical link.
10. Disconnect brake pad wear sensor multiplug then
release sensor harness clips (x2) from upper suspension
arms.
11. Remove Allen bolts (x4) from brake callipers to vertical
link and tie callipers aside.
12. Remove Torx screws (x4) from brake disc to hub and
remove brake disc.
13. Remove anti-roll bar links nuts (x2) and washers (x2).
2-1-2
14. Remove ride height sensor link nut and bolt from lower
Nm Ib/ft
105-125 77.5-92.5
105-125 77.5-92.5
47 35
115 85
43-57 32-42.5
85 63
175 129.5
62 46
15. Mark lower arm bolt and cam washer positions (to retain
16. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) and cam washers (x2) from
Code
02.01.AB
17. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) from upper suspension arm
18. With assistance, remove suspension assemblies.
19. Install engine lifting bracket to LH side of engine using
20. Remove EGR valve.
21. Install engine lifting bracket to RH side of engine using
22. Install cross brace support bracket fixings (x6).
23. Support engine using special tool SPX M553D.
24. Remove undertray (see Workshop Manual procedure
Workshop Manual
suspension arm (see Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
geometry).
lower suspension arms to subframe (See Fig. 2).
Fig. 2
to body.
special tool 303-749.
special tool 303-749.
01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
October 2005