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

Transit Bracket image (page 2 of 3)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Subframes
02 Frame and mountingTransit Bracket image · page 2 of 3
  1. Install the spring and damper units.

9.1 Lower the vehicle to line up the spring and damper mounts to the body.

9.2 Install bolts (x4) to each mount. Torque to 85 Nm.

Spring and damper unit mounting with callout indicating Torque 85 Nm x4
  1. Lower the vehicle to meet the subframe mounts. Install bolts (x4) that secure the subframe to the body. Torque bolts to 175 Nm.

If the anti-roll bar was removed ensure the two rear bolts are installed.

Subframe mounting and reinforcement plates with callouts indicating Torque 62 Nm x6 and Torque 175 Nm x4
  1. Install the subframe reinforcement plates. Torque bolts to 62 Nm.
  2. Connect the subframe wiring harness plugs.

13. Automatic Gearbox Only.

Install to the gearbox:

  • Manual override cable
  • Coolant pipes
  • Wiring harness plugs
  • Breather pipe

14. Manual Gearbox Only.

Install the wiring harness plugs.

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.

  1. Connect the brakes pipes.
  2. Install the exhaust system.
  3. Install the front and rear undertrays and the shear plate.
  4. Bleed the brakes. (Refer to 'Brake Bleeding - WDS', page 6-4-4).
  5. Install the road wheel arch liners.

The fuel filler drain off pipe is attaches to the arch liner.

  1. Install the road wheels (Refer to 'Road Wheel Nut Torque Tightening', page 4-5-7).
  2. Remove the vehicle securing strap, if installed.
  3. Connect vehicle battery.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.