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

Installation

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Rear Suspension › Installation
04 SuspensionInstallation · page 1 of 2
  1. 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.

Bearing assembly with four bolts indicated for removal
  1. 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.

Spring and damper assembly upper mounting bracket with four bolts indicated for removal

13.2 Remove the bolt from the lower spring and damper mounting. Withdraw the spring and damper assembly.

Lower spring and damper mounting with one bolt indicated for removal

14. Remove the upper suspension arm.

Upper suspension arm with two bolts indicated for removal

15. Remove the lower suspension arm.

Lower suspension arm with bolts and arm indicated for removal

Installation

  1. Install the lower suspension arm to the rear subframe. Do not torque.
  2. Install the spring and damper assemblies. Torque to:
    • Top mounting bracket bolts (x4) - 75-80 Nm.
    • Bottom mounting bolt - 175 Nm.
  3. Install the upper suspension arm to the subframe. Do not torque.

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