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)05 · 04 Suspension
05 · Steering & suspension

Inspection (page 2 of 2)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Front Suspension
04 SuspensionInspection · page 2 of 2
  1. Using service tool (Refer to ‘204-523 (Ball Joint Splitter)’, page 20-1-3), remove the track rod-end.

Caution
Do not use a hammer, etc., to ‘shock’ the track rod-end.
Take care not to damage the ball joint boot.

Diagram showing removal of the track rod end from the steering knuckle assembly
  1. Remove the upper suspension arm and vertical link as a unit.

7.1 Remove bolts (x2) that secure the upper suspension arm to the body structure.

Diagram showing removal of bolts securing the upper suspension arm to the body structure

7.2 Using service tool (Refer to ‘204-523 (Ball Joint Splitter)’, page 20-1-3), remove the vertical link from the lower suspension arm.

Diagram showing splitting of the ball joint and removal of the nut to separate the vertical link from the lower suspension arm

7.3 If required separate the upper suspension arm from the vertical link.

  1. If required, remove the hub from the vertical link.
Diagram showing removal of four bolts securing the hub to the vertical link

8.1 Remove bolts (x4).

8.2 Press the hub from the vertical link.

8.3 Remove the brake dust shield (bolts x4).

Diagram showing removal of four bolts securing the brake dust shield

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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