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. (page 2 of 4)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Engine Assembly
03 Engine41. Automatic Gearbox Only. · page 2 of 4
  1. Remove the rear subframe securing bolts.

The anti-roll bar must be removed before the two rear bolts can be completely removed.

Diagram showing removal of M10 x6 and M14 x4 bolts from the rear subframe assembly
  1. Manual Transaxle only.

Raise the vehicle to allow access to disconnect the gear selector cables.

Use the service tool (Refer to '501-F116 (IP Removal)', page 20-1-8) to remove the horseshoe clips (x2) and lever the cables from the ball joints.

Caution
There is a risk of bending the end of the cable. Lever cable from ball joint at a point closest to the ball joint.

Ensure the vehicle raises without catching pipes, cables, etc.

Diagram showing the disconnect of the gear lever linkage from the manual transaxle
  1. Slowly raise the vehicle.

As the vehicle raises disconnect the wings from front

Photograph showing a hand disconnecting a wing component as the vehicle is raised

Ensure all pipes, cables, etc., are clear as the vehicle raises.

LH drive vehicles - ensure that the coolant pipe is in front of the brake booster.

  1. Retain the spacers from each rear subframe mounting pad. These should be installed in the same positions when the subframe is installed.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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