Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Aston Martin
01 00 Introduction02 01 Body system03 02 Frame and mounting04 03 Engine05 04 Suspension06 05 Driveline07 06 Brake system08 07 Transmission09 08 Clutch10 09 Exhaust11 10 Fuel12 11 Steering13 12 Climate control14 13 Information, gauge and warning15 14 Power supply16 15 Vehicle entertainment17 16 Vacuum distribution18 17 Lighting19 18 Electric distribution and electronic control20 19 Electronic features21 20 Appendix and glossary
Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)03 · 02 Frame and mounting
03 · Body & interior

11. Automatic Transaxle Only.

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Subframes › 11. Automatic Transaxle Only.
02 Frame and mounting11. Automatic Transaxle Only. · page 1 of 2

11. Automatic Transaxle Only.

Remove the bolts (x3) that secure the torque tube drive plate to the torque converter.

Diagram showing access for three bolts on the torque tube drive plate

12. Disconnect the subframe wiring harness.

Diagram showing the location of the wiring harness to be disconnected

13. Disconnect the handbrake cable from the calipers and subframe (Refer to '206-103 (Handbrake Cable Removal)', page 20-1-4).

Diagram showing the end of the handbrake cable at the caliper

14. Disconnect the brake pipes.

Diagram showing the brake pipes being disconnected

Caution
Brake fluid must not be allowed to contact vehicle paint work. Remove spilt brake fluid from paint work by rinsing away with running water.

15. Position the subframe trolley (Refer to '303-F715 (Multi-purpose Trolley) x2', page 20-1-5) under the subframe. Lower the vehicle until the subframe rests on the subframe support.

Photo showing a subframe trolley supporting the subframe from underneath

16. Remove bolts (x4) that secure the spring and damper units.

Ensure the spring and damper assemblies are fully extended to release spring tension. A small amount of tension will remain.

Lever spring and damper mounting turret against spring tension to allow removal of bolts.

Diagram showing four bolts securing the spring and damper unit
Illustrates removal of four bolts securing coil spring mount

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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