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Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)03 · 02 Frame and mounting
03 · Body & interior

Subframes: Specifications

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Subframes › Specifications
02 Frame and mountingSpecifications

Specifications

Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.lb. / ft.
Subframe to Front Structure105-12577.5-92.5
Subframe to Body105-12577.5-92.5
Engine Mounts4735
Steering Rack11585
Torque tube (rear)43-5732-42.5
Drive Plate (auto only)7253.5
Spring and Damper top mounting (rear)8563
Rear subframe to Body175129.5
Rear subframe reinforcement plates6246

Maintenance

Front Subframe

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Front Subframe02.01.AB

Removal

  1. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
  2. Support the engine from above (Refer to '303-1080 (Engine Support Adaptor)', page 20-1-6).

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)

  1. Raise the vehicle and make safe.
  2. Remove the front road wheels and road wheel arch liners.
  3. Remove the undertray.

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

  1. Disconnect the lower suspension arms (Refer to 'Front Suspension (04.01)', page 4-2-1).

Disconnect the anti-roll bar from the lower arms. Leave the anti-roll bar attached to the subframe.

A close-up view of a suspension link being disconnected, with the label Disconnect Link visible at the bottom.
A diagram showing the front subframe assembly with arrows pointing to bolts labeled Remove Bolts.
  1. Remove bolts (x2) that secure the engine mounts to the subframe.
A diagram of the front subframe with arrows pointing to three bolts labeled Remove Bolts x2 and Remove Bolts x3.
  1. Remove bolts (x3) that secure the steering rack to the subframe.

'Ty-wrap' the steering rack in position.

  1. Support the subframe.
  2. Ensure that the relation of the subframe to the front structure and the vehicle body is marked (scribed), for accurate installation.

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