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

Installation

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Subframes › Installation
02 Frame and mountingInstallation
  1. Remove bolts (x12) that secure the subframe to the body and the front structure.

Withdraw the subframe.

Diagram showing subframe with callouts for Bolts x2 (each side) and Bolts x4 (each side)

Installation

  1. Raise the subframe to the front structure. Install the subframe mounting bolts (x12).

Ensure that the subframe to the front structure and the vehicle body alignment marks are lined up.

Tighten the bolts in three stages:

  1. 'Nip-up' the bolts that secure the subframe to the front structure.
Diagram showing 'Nip Up' Bolts on the subframe

2 Torque the bolts that secure the subframe to the body to 105-125 Nm.

Diagram showing torque specification of 105-125 Nm on bolts securing subframe to body

3 Torque the bolts that secure the subframe to the front structure to 105-125 Nm.

  1. Install the engine mount nuts (x2). Torque nuts to 47 Nm.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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