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Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)05 · 04 Suspension
05 · Steering & suspension

Installation (page 2 of 2)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Rear Suspension
04 SuspensionInstallation · page 2 of 2
  1. Install the bearing assembly (if removed).
    • Bearing bolts to 50 Nm.
    • Dust shield bolts to 9 Nm.
    Bearing assembly with dust shield, showing a torque specification of 9 Nm on the dust shield bolts
  2. Install the vertical link. Do not torque bolts.
    Vertical link installed on the bearing assembly, indicating a torque of 50 Nm for the bearing bolts
  3. Install the track-rod end. Do not torque.
  4. Connect the ABS sensor wiring harness plug.
  5. Install the halfshaft nut. Torque to 300 Nm.
    Halfshaft nut installation on the bearing assembly
  6. Install the service brake and the handbrake calipers. Torque bolts to:
    • Service brake caliper to 20 Nm. + 66°-70°
    • Handbrake caliper to 15 Nm. + 90°-94°
    Brake calipers installed on the disc, indicating a torque specification of 300 Nm for the halfshaft nut
  7. Install the anti-roll bar drop link. Torque to 110 Nm.

    Ensure that the washer is installed between the nut and the anti-roll bar.

    Anti-roll bar drop link installed, indicating a torque specification of 110 Nm
  8. Install the vehicle ride height sensor (LH side). Torque nut to - 22.5 Nm.
  9. Install the road wheels (Refer to ‘Road Wheel Nut Torque Tightening’, page 4-5-7).

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