Inspection
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- Issue 2, 2005
- Section
- Front Suspension › Inspection
04 SuspensionInspection · page 1 of 2
Inspection
- Raise and support the vehicle.
Prior to carrying out any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the road wheel bearings.
- Pull and push the bottom of the road wheel. Check for any relative movement between the ball joint and the lower suspension arm.
Install new components if required.
- Pull and push the top of road wheel. Check the relative movement between the ball joint and the upper suspension arm.
Install new components as required. - Lower the vehicle.
Front Suspension
| Repair Operation Time (ROT) | |
|---|---|
| Item | Code |
| Upper Suspension Arm | (LH) 04.01.NB (RH) 04.01.PB |
| Lower Suspension Arm | (LH) 04.01.LB (RH) 04.01.MB |
| Vertical link | (LH) 04.01.GB (RH) 04.01.HB |
| Spring and Damper Unit | (LH) 04.03.AB (RH) 04.03.BB |
| Anti-roll Bar | 04.01.AB |
Caution
Treat the suspension components with care. The suspension components are libel to damage if struck with, e.g. a metal faced hammer.
Removal
- Raise the vehicle and make safe.
- For each affected wheel station remove the road wheel(s).
- Remove the brake caliper (bolts x2). Move the brake caliper to one side and secure.
- Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring harness plug.
- Disconnect the vehicle ride height sensor.
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9
- TOOLCoil spring compressorSearch: coil spring compressor
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- PARTFront shock absorbersSearch: Aston Martin DB9 2005 front shock absorbers
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