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Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)04 · 03 Engine
04 · Engine

41. Automatic Gearbox Only. (page 3 of 4)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Engine Assembly
03 Engine41. Automatic Gearbox Only. · page 3 of 4
  1. Lower the vehicle to the powertrain assembly. Ensure all pipes, cables, etc., are clear as the vehicle lowers.
    As the vehicle lowers pull the wings from front grill.
A hand removing a wing from the front grill area of a vehicle
  1. Install the rear spring and damper assemblies. Do not tighten the bolts.
  2. Install the front subframe and front structure mounting bolts (x12). Do not tighten.
  3. Install the rear subframe mounting bolts (x4). Do not tighten.

Spacers from rear subframe mounting pads should be installed in the same positions as removed.

  1. Install the rear subframe reinforcement plates.
  2. Torque the rear spring and damper assemblies - 85.5 Nm.
Rear spring and damper assembly with a callout indicating Torque 85 Nm x4
  1. Install the emmissions filter unit.
Rear suspension assembly showing connection point labeled Connect to the body
  1. Torque the front subframe and front structure bolts.

Ensure that the front subframe / front structure to body alignment marks are lined up.

Torque bolts (x12) to 105-125 Nm.

Front subframe assembly with a callout indicating Torque 105-125 Nm
  1. Torque the rear subframe mounting bolts.
    1. Torque the bolts that secure the subframe to the body to 175 Nm.
    2. Torque the bolts that secure the subframe reinforcement plates to 62 Nm.
Rear subframe assembly with callouts indicating Torque 62 Nm x6 and Torque 175 Nm x4
  1. Connect the rear subframe wiring harness.

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