Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual page 71

26. Remove engine mounting nuts (x2) (see Fig 3).
27. Remove steering rack nuts (x3) from bolts (retain bolts in
steering rack) (see Fig. 4).
28. Mark subframe position (see Fig, 5).
29. Remove harness clips (x2).
30. Remove nut and bolt that secures ride height sensor
from subframe.
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Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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31. Prepare support trolley 303-F715 with adaptors 303­
F715 051 to 4.
32. Position trolley, support subframe, remove bolts
(x12)and raise vehicle.
Installation
1. Install subframe to body and remove trolley.
2. Install steering rack nuts (x3) and tighten.
3. Install engine mounting nuts (x2) and tighten.
4. Install harness clips (x2).
5. Install ride height sensor and tighten nut.
6. Install undertray (See Workshop Manual procedure
01.02.NB Undertray - Front - Renew).
7. Lower ramp.
8. Remove engine lifting beam.
9. Remove special tool SPX M553D.
10. Remove engine lifting brackets from engine using special
tool 303-749.
11. Remove cross brace support bracket fixings (x6).
12. Install EGR valve and tighten.
13. Install front spring and damper assemblies (See
Workshop Manual procedure 04.03.AA Spring and
Damper Assembly - Front Pair - Renew).
14. Install RH wheel arch liner (See Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.GB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - RH -
Renew).
15. Install LH wheel arch liner (See Workshop Manual
procedure 01.02.FB Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH -
Renew).
16. With assistance, install suspension assemblies, lower
suspension arms, bolts and nuts (x4) and cam washers
(x2) (do not torque tighten at this stage).
17. Install upper suspension arms to body (do not torque
tighten at this stage).
18. Install ride height sensor link to lower suspension arm
and tighten.
19. Install and tighten nuts (x2) from track rod ends to
vertical link.
20. Install anti-roll bar to links and tighten.
Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
Fig. 6
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