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

Engine Sealing: Specifications

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Engine Sealing › Specifications
03 EngineSpecifications

Specifications

Torque Figures
DescriptionNm.   lb. / ft.
Camshaft cover8-12   6-9
Timing cover23-27   17-18.5
Idler pulley25-27   18.5-20
Sump bolts1.   15   11.5
2.   90°
Crankshaft damper1.   120   89
2.   Back out a minimum of 360°
3.   47-53   35-39.5
4.   85°-95°
Camshaft sensor8-12   6-9
Ignition coils5-7   4-5.5
Spark plug cover2.5-3.5   2-3

Maintenance

Camshaft Cover

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Camshaft CoversTBA

Removal

  1. Remove the inlet manifold (Refer to 'Inlet Manifold', page 3-2-7).
  2. Disconnect the camshaft cover ventilation pipe and the camshaft sensor wiring harness plug.
Diagram showing the camshaft cover ventilation pipe and sensor wiring harness plug connection point with an arrow indicating the disconnect direction.
  1. Remove the spark plug cover.
  1. Disconnect the ignition coil connectors. Remove the ignition coils.
  1. Lower the rear suspension (Refer to 'Rear Suspension (04.02)', page 4-3-1).

To gain access to the bolts (x2) that secure the wiring harness carrier to the camshaft covers.

  1. Remove bolts (x2) that secure the wiring harness carrier and the electrical device. Lift the wiring harness carrier off the camshaft studs.

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