Installation
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- Issue 2, 2005
- Section
- Front Suspension › Installation
- Remove the spring and damper assembly.
Caution
Ensure the damper is fully extended.
If removing both spring and damper units - the engine bay cross brace will be released.
9.1 Remove nuts (x3) from the top of the spring and damper assembly.
9.2 Remove the spring and damper assembly lower mounting bolt.
- Disconnect the anti-roll bar link assembly.
11.Remove bolts (x2) that secure the lower suspension arm to the subframe. Withdraw the lower suspension arm.
Installation
Caution
Final tightening of the suspension components must be carried out with the suspension arms at normal ride height. Failure to do this will over stress the suspension bushes when the suspension is deflected to max. upward travel.
- Install the lower suspension arm to the subframe. Do not torque.
- Place the engine bay cross brace, complete with mounts, in position. Install the spring and damper assembly. Do not torque bolts.
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