Front Subframe-Remove/Refit - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
20. Install ride height sensor link to lower suspension arm
and tighten.
21. Install and tighten nuts (x2) from track rod ends to
vertical link.
22. Install anti-roll bar to links nuts and washers (x2) and
tighten.
23. Clean and install brake discs and install and tighten Torx
screws (x4)).
24. Install brake callipers and torque tighten Allen bolts (x4).
25. Connect brake pad wear sensor multiplug and secure
harness clips (x4) in upper suspension arms.
26. Connect ABS sensor multiplugs and secure harness clips
(x6) in upper suspension arms and vertical links.
Final tightening of suspension components must be
carried out with the suspension arms at normal ride
27. Install road wheel/s.
28. Lower vehicle on ramp.
29. Torque tighten suspension nuts and bolts.
30. Battery isolation switch 'ON'.
31. 4 wheel alignment check and adjust (See Workshop
Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).

Front Subframe-Remove/Refit

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Front Subframe-Remove/Refit
Removal
1. Switch battery isolation switch 'OFF'.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp.
3. Remove road wheel(s).
4. Remove RH wheel arch liner (See Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
5. Remove LH wheel arch liner (See Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
6. Remove front spring and damper assemblies (See
Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring &
Damper Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
7. Remove nuts (x2) from track rod ends to vertical link.
8. Using special tool 204 - 52, release track rod end from
vertical link.
9. Disconnect ABS sensor multiplug and release sensor
harness clips (x6) from upper suspension arm and
vertical link.
10. Disconnect brake pad wear sensor multiplug and release
sensor harness clips (x4) from upper suspension arm.
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.
2-1-4
height.
Code
02.01.BA
Workshop Manual
13. Remove anti-roll bar links nuts (x2) and washers (x2).
14. Remove nut and bolt from ride height sensor link to
lower suspension arm (see Fig. 1).
15. Mark lower arm bolt and cam washer positions (to retain
geometry).
16. Remove nightspots and cam washers (x4) from lower
suspension arms to subframe (see Fig. 2).
17. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) from upper suspension arm
to body.
18. With assistance, remove suspension assemblies.
19. Install engine lifting beam.
20. Install engine lifting bracket to LH side of engine using
special tool 303-749.
21. Remove EGR valve.
22. Install engine lifting bracket to RH side of engine using
special tool 303-749.
23. Install cross brace support bracket fixings (x6).
24. Support engine using special tool SPX M553D.
25. Remove undertray (See Workshop Manual procedure
01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
October 2005