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)06 · 05 Driveline
06 · Transmission

10. Automatic Gearbox Only.

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Driveshaft › 10. Automatic Gearbox Only.
05 Driveline10. Automatic Gearbox Only.

10. Automatic Gearbox Only.

Install the drive plate. Torque bolts to 72 Nm.

Drive plate installed on automatic gearbox input shaft with torque specification label

11. Manual Gearbox Only.

Install the propshaft to the torque tube. Install the horseshoe clip.

When installing the propshaft use a lever through the opening in the bell housing to manoeuvre the splines of the propshaft to the crankshaft.
Use a soft face hammer to fully locate the propshaft.

Propshaft being aligned with bell housing opening on manual gearbox

12. Manual gearbox Only.

⚠ Warning
Avoid skin / eye contact or ingestion of clutch fluid. If skin or eyes are splashed with clutch fluid, rinse affected area immediately with plenty of water and obtain medical attention.
If clutch fluid is ingested, obtain immediate medical attention.

Caution
Clutch fluid must not be allowed to contact the vehicle paint work. Remove spilt clutch fluid from the paint work by rinsing away with running water.

Place suitable absorbent material around the affected area to absorb any possible clutch fluid spillage.

Install the clutch salve cylinder bleed and supply pipes.

Push the wire clip back into position on the female end, then connect the male to the female.

Transmission oil coolant pipes connected to torque tube with wire clips

13. Automatic Gearbox Only.

Install the transmission oil coolant pipes to the torque tube.

  1. Install the heat shield brackets to the torque tube.
  2. Automatic Gearbox Only.
    Install the rear subframe complete with the transaxle (Refer to 'Rear Subframe', page 2-1-4).
  3. Manual gearbox Only.
    Install the transaxle (Refer to 'Manual Transmission (07.03)', page 7-3-1).
  4. Manual gearbox Only.
    Bleed the clutch.
  5. Install the heat shields.
  6. Install the exhaust system (Refer to 'Exhaust System', page 9-2-1).
  7. Install the shear panel and both undertrays.
  8. Install the road wheel arch liners and road wheels. (Refer to 'Road Wheel Nut Torque Tightening', page 4-5-7).
  9. Connect the vehicle battery.

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