Torque Figures
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- Issue 2, 2005
- Section
- Rear Suspension › Torque Figures
04 SuspensionTorque Figures · page 1 of 2
Torque Figures
| Description | Nm | lb. / ft. |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Dust Shield. | 9 | 7 |
| Bearing Assembly to the Vertical link. | 50 | 37 |
| Halfshaft Nut | 300 | 221.5 |
| Spring and Damper Bracket Mounting | 75-80 | 55.5-59.5 |
| Spring and Damper Top Mounting to Bracket | 22.5 | 17 |
| Spring and Damper Lower Mounting | 175 | 129.5 |
| Track rod Arm to Vertical Link | 115 | 85 |
| Anti-roll Bar Link | 110 | 81.5 |
| Anti-roll Bar Mounting Bolts | 30 | 22.5 |
| Torque bolt 1, then bolt 2, then bolt 1 again (to allow for rubber compression) | ||
| Ride Height Sensor M8 | 22.5 |
Torque the following suspension fixings with the vehicle at normal ride height
| Description | Nm | lb. / ft. |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Link to the Lower Suspension Arm. | 175 | 129.5 |
| Vertical Link to the Upper Suspension Arm. | 90 | 66.5 |
| Lower Suspension Arm to the Subframe. | 115 | 85 |
| Upper Suspension Arm to the Subframe | 115 | 85 |
| Track-Rod Arm to Subframe | 115 | 85 |
Normal ride height: 2 x 68 kg + 14kg in the boot +full fuel tank.
Maintenance
For details on:
- Alignment
(Refer to 'Road Wheel Alignment (04.00)', page 4-1-2) - Inspections
(Refer to 'Suspension (04.00)', page 4-2-1) - Symptoms
- Road Wheel Bearing Procedures
- Ball Joints Procedures
Rear Suspension
| Item | Code |
|---|---|
| Upper Suspension Arm Renew | (LH) 04.02.RB (RH) 04.02.SB |
| Lower Suspension Arm Renew | (LH) 04.02.NB (RH) 04.02.PB |
| Vertical link Renew | (LH) 04.02.GB (RH) 04.02.HB |
| Spring and Damper Unit Renew | (LH) 04.03.CB (RH) 04.03.DB |
| Anti-roll Bar Renew | 04.02.AB |
Removal
- Raise the vehicle and make safe.
- For each affected wheel station remove the road wheel(s).
- Remove the bolts securing the service brake and handbrake calipers to the vertical link. Move the calipers to one side and secure.
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9
- TOOLCoil spring compressorSearch: coil spring compressor
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- PARTRear shock absorbersSearch: Aston Martin DB9 2005 rear shock absorbers
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