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

10. Remove bolts (x4) from anti-roll bar to subframe and
remove anti-roll bar.
11. Disconnect ABS sensor multiplugs (x2), release sensor
harness clips (x4) from both toe control arms.
12. Disconnect brake pad wear sensor multiplugs (x2) and
release connectors (x2) from subframe.
13. Loosen and disconnect brake pipe unions (x2) from
subframe brackets and plug pipe connections.
14. Disconnect multiplug from ride height sensor.
15. Remove nut and bolt that secures ride height sensor link
to upper suspension arm.
16. Remove bolts (x2) from ride height sensor to subframe
and remove sensor.
17. Remove nuts, bolts (x2) and cam washers (x2) from toe
control arms to subframe.
18. Remove nuts, bolts and cam washers (x2)that secure
lower suspension arms to subframe.
19. Remove nuts and bolts (x4) from upper suspension arms
to subframe.
20. With assistance, remove suspension assemblies from
subframe.
21. Remove heatshield clips (x2) from rear of subframe.
22. Release clips (x23) from harness to subframe and
remove harness.
23. Release brake pipes from clips (x7) and remove pipes
(x2).
24. Remove brake pipe clips (x5) from subframe.
Installation
1. Clean suspension components and brake pipes.
2. Instal brake pipe clips (x5) in subframe.
3. Install brake pipes (x2) in clips (x7).
4. Install harness and secure with clips (x23).
5. Install heatshield clips (x2).
6. With assistance, install suspension assemblies in
subframe.
7. Install bolts and nuts (x4) from upper suspension arm to
subframe (do not torque tighten at this stage).
8. Install bolts, nuts and cam washers (x2) securing lower
suspension arm to subframe (do not torque tighten at
this stage).
9. Position toe control arm and install bolts (x2), cam
washers (x2) and nuts (x2) (do not torque tighten at this
stage).
10. Install ride height sensor and torque tighten bolts (x2).
11. Align ride height sensor link to upper suspension arm,
install bolt and nut and tighten.
12. Connect multiplug to ride height sensor.
13. Remove pipe plugs and install and torque tighten brake
pipe unions.
14. Connect brake pad wear sensor multiplugs and install in
subframe brackets.
15. Connect ABS sensor multiplugs (x2) and install harness
clips (x4) in toe control arms.
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16. Install anti-roll bar and bolts (x4) (do not torque tighten
at this stage).
17. Align anti-roll bar links to lower suspension arms and
install nuts (x2) (do not torque tighten at this stage).
18. Install spring and damper assemblies (x2) and install
bolts (x2) (do not torque tighten at this stage).
19. With assistance, install transaxle in subframe and install
and tighten hydra mount nuts (x2).
20. Lower hoist and remove slings.
21. Align driveshafts to transaxle flanges, install plates (x6),
new Allen bolts (x12) and tighten to correct torque.
22. Install rear subframe assembly (See Workshop Manual
procedure - 02.01.DB - Subframe Assembly - Rear -
Remove for Access and Refit).
23. Connect vehicle battery.
Final tightening of suspension components must be
carried out with the suspension arms at normal ride
24. 4 wheel alignment check and adjust (see Workshop
Manual procedure 04.00.AD 4 Wheel Alignment -
Check & Adjust).
25. Final torque tighten all suspension nuts and bolts.

Rear Subframe-Remove/Refit

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Item
Rear Subframe-Remove/Refit
Removal
1. Switch battery isolation switch 'OFF'.
2. Raise vehicle on ramp and secure with straps.
3. Remove road wheel(s).
4. Remove LH rear wheel arch liner (See Workshop
Manual procedure 01.02.JB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
LH - Renew).
5. Remove RH rear wheel arch liner (See Workshop
Manual procedure 01.02.HB Wheel Arch Liner - Rear -
RH - Renew).
6. Remove rear silencer assembly (See Workshop Manual
procedure 09.00.KA Silencer and Bypass Valve
Assembly - Remove for Access and Refit).
7. Remove bolts (x4) from rear subframe cross brace.
8. Loosen clamps (x2) from LH and RH rear exhaust pipes
from centre pipe.
9. Remove rear exhaust pipes through subframe.
10. Loosen clamps (x2) from centre exhaust pipe to LH and
RH catalysts.
11. Release centre exhaust pipe from mountings
12. Remove LH and RH catalysts from mountings and
remove centre pipe.
13. Remove bolts (x4) from centre heatshield.
14. Remove bolts (x8) from shear plate to body.
15. Remove bolt securing earth lead to transaxle.
Workshop Manual
Subframes (02.03)
Frame and Mounting (02.00)
height.
Code
02.01.DB
2-1-7