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)04 · 03 Engine
04 · Engine

41. Automatic Gearbox Only.

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Engine Assembly › 41. Automatic Gearbox Only.
03 Engine41. Automatic Gearbox Only. · page 1 of 4
  1. Remove the rear brake pipe brackets.
View of rear brake pipe bracket and mounting hardware under vehicle chassis

41. Automatic Gearbox Only.

Disconnect the manual override cable.

Close-up view of manual override cable connection point near exhaust component
  1. Position the subframe trolleys, front and rear (Refer to '303-F715 (Multi-purpose Trolley) x2', page 20-1-5) under the subframes. Lower the vehicle until the front and rear subframes rests on the subframe trolleys.

Connect the two trolleys together (Refer to '303-F715-06 (Trolley Brace Bars)', page 20-1-5).

Close-up of front pin securing the subframe trolley assembly

Rear Pin Image
to Follow

  1. Ensure that the relation of the front subframe / front structure to the vehicle body is marked (scribed), for accurate installation.
  2. Remove bolts (x12) that secure the front subframe / front structure to the body.

Image to Follow

  1. Remove the bolts (x3) that secure the emmisions filter unit. This allows access to the spring and damper unit top mount.
Diagram showing disconnect point from the body on the emissions filter unit near suspension spring
  1. Remove bolts (x4) that secure the rear spring and

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

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

Diagram showing location of four bolts to remove securing the rear spring and damper unit

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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