Rear Subframe-Renew - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
21. Clean and Install brake discs and tighten Torx screws
(x4).
22. Install brake callipers and tighten Allen bolts (x4).
23. Connect brake pad wear sensor multiplug and secure
harness clips (x4) in upper suspension arms.
24. Connect ABS sensor multiplugs and secure harness clips
(x6) in upper suspension arms and vertical links.
25. Install road wheel/s.
26. Lower vehicle on ramp.
27. Switch battery isolation switch 'ON'.
28. 4 wheel alignment check and adjust (See Workshop
Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check and Adjust).

Rear Subframe-Renew

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Rear Subframe-Renew
Removal
1. Disconnect vehicle battery.
2. Remove rear subframe assembly (See Workshop Manual
procedure 02.01.DB Subframe Assembly - Rear -
Remove for Access & Refit).
3. Mark driveshafts to transaxle flanges for assembly
purposes.
4. Remove and discard Allen bolts (x12) and collect plates
(x6) from driveshaft flanges to transaxle (see Fig. 1).
2-1-6
Code
02.01.CA
Fig. 1
Workshop Manual
5. Attach slings to transaxle, connect suitable hoist and
take weight of transaxle (see Fig. 2).
6. Remove nuts (x2) from hydra mounts to subframe (see
Fig. 3).
7. With assistance, raise and remove transaxle from
subframe.
8. Remove bolts (x2) and remove both spring and damper
assemblies (see Fig. 4).
9. Remove nuts (x2) from anti-roll bar links to lower
suspension arms.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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