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

Maintenance (Rear)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Shock Absorber System › Maintenance (Rear)
04 SuspensionMaintenance (Rear) · page 1 of 2

Maintenance (Rear)

Spring and Damper Assembly

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Spring and Damper Unit Renew(LH) 04.03.CB
(RH) 04.03.DB

Removal

  1. Raise the vehicle and make safe.
  2. For each affected wheel station remove the road wheel(s).

F1 Remove the track-rod arm bolt.

View of the track-rod arm bolt being removed from the suspension assembly

Ensure the spring and damper assembly is fully extended.

  1. Remove the bolt from the lower spring and damper mounting.
View of the bolt being removed from the lower spring and damper mounting

F3 Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring harness plug.

View of the ABS sensor wiring harness plug being disconnected
  1. Remove the vertical link lower bolt.
View of the vertical link lower bolt being removed
  1. Remove the bolts (x4) from the spring and damper assembly upper mounting.
  1. Withdraw the spring and damper assembly.

Installation

  1. Install the spring and damper assembly upper mounting bracket. Torque bolts (x4) to 75-80 Nm.
View of the spring and damper assembly upper mounting bracket being torqued to 75-80 Nm

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