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

Removal

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Engine Sealing › Removal
03 EngineRemoval
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Timing Chain CoverTBA

Removal

  1. Drain the engine oil.
  2. Remove the engine from vehicle (Refer to ‘Removal’, page 3-1-4).
  3. Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to ‘Drive Belt’, page 3-6-1).
  4. Remove the top idler pulley and the accessory drive belt from timing cover.
Diagram showing removal of the top idler pulley, labeled 'Remove Pulley' pointing to a blue circular component on the engine.
  1. Remove bolts (x4) and withdraw the power steering pump.
Diagram showing removal of four bolts securing the power steering pump, labeled 'Remove Bolts X4' pointing to the blue pump unit.
  1. Remove bolts (x2) securing water pump to the timing cover.
Diagram showing removal of two bolts securing the water pump to the timing cover, labeled 'Remove Bolts X2' pointing to the blue pump assembly.
  1. Prevent crankshaft from turning (Refer to ‘303-1047 (Crankshaft Holding)’, page 20-1-6) and remove the bolt / washer that secures the crankshaft damper.
Diagram showing removal of the bolt securing the crankshaft damper, labeled 'Remove Bolt' pointing to the center of the blue damper pulley.
  1. Using a universal puller, remove the crankshaft damper.
  2. Remove the crankshaft position sensors (x2).
Diagram showing removal of a crankshaft position sensor, labeled 'Remove Sensor' pointing to a small component near the engine block.
  1. Remove the camshaft covers (Refer to ‘Camshaft Cover’, page 3-11-1).

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