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

Rear Subframe

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Subframes › Rear Subframe
02 Frame and mountingRear Subframe
  1. Install the steering rack bolts (x3). Torque bolts to 115 Nm.
Diagram showing the steering rack and suspension components with a label indicating Torque 115 Nm

Release the ‘Ty wraps’ on the steering rack.

  1. Install the lower suspension arms (Refer to ‘Front Suspension (04.01)’, page 4-2-1).

The bolts that secure the lower suspension arm must be torqued only when the vehicle is at normal ride height (Refer to ‘Road Wheel Alignment (04.00)’, page 4-1-2).

  1. Remove the engine support service tool.
  2. Install the undertray.
  3. Install the road wheel arch liners and road wheels. (Refer to ‘Road Wheel Nut Torque Tightening’, page 4-5-7).
  4. Connect the vehicle battery.
  5. Check / Adjust the camber, Toe and Castor settings (Refer to ‘Road Wheel Alignment (04.00)’, page 4-1-2).

Rear Subframe

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Rear Subframe02.01.CA

Removal

Warning
If rasing vehicle on a ‘two post’ ramp (vehicle supported by underbody), ensure that the rear end of the vehicle is securely strapped to the ramp. Failure to strap the rear of vehicle down may lead to the vehicle falling off the ramp.

Caution
If using a two post vehicle lift, remove the screws that secure the rear section of the road wheel arch liner. Hold back the rear section of the road wheel arch liner to allow the foot of the vehicle lift to be positioned correctly (Refer to ‘Jacking Points’, page I-I-IX).

Disconnect the vehicle battery.

  1. Raise the vehicle and make safe.
  2. Remove the rear road wheels and road wheel arch liners.

The fuel filler drain off pipe is attached to the arch liner. Ensure that the fuel filler drain off pipe does not disconnect from it’s stub pipe.

  • Remove the following:
    • Front and rear undertrays

    Lower the undertray to reveal the air intake for the alternator. Release the spring clip and part the flex pipe from the undertray.

    • Shear plate
    1. Remove the intermediate exhaust pipe and the rear LH and RH exhaust pipes (Refer to ‘Pipes and Supports (09.03)’, page 9-2-1).
    Diagram showing the exhaust system with callouts Remove Intermediate, Remove LH, and Remove RH

    Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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