Installation
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- Issue 2, 2005
- Section
- Rear Suspension › Installation
04 SuspensionInstallation · page 1 of 2
- If required, remove the bearing assembly from the vertical link.
12.1 Remove bolts (x4) that secure the bearing assembly to the vertical link.
12.2 Press the bearing assembly from the vertical link.
- Remove the spring and damper assembly.
Ensure the damper is fully extended.
13.1 Remove the bolts (x4) from the spring and damper assembly upper mounting bracket.
13.2 Remove the bolt from the lower spring and damper mounting. Withdraw the spring and damper assembly.
14. Remove the upper suspension arm.
15. Remove the lower suspension arm.
Installation
- Install the lower suspension arm to the rear subframe. Do not torque.
- Install the spring and damper assemblies. Torque to:
- Top mounting bracket bolts (x4) - 75-80 Nm.
- Bottom mounting bolt - 175 Nm.
- Install the upper suspension arm to the subframe. Do not torque.
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