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

9. Automatic Gearbox Only.

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Driveshaft › 9. Automatic Gearbox Only.
05 Driveline9. Automatic Gearbox Only.

⚠ Warning ⚠
The torque tube is heavy. To avoid personal injury or damage to the torque tube, torque tube removal is at least a two person operation.

  1. Feed the torque tube into position against the engine block.
  2. Secure the torque tube to the engine block.
    • M8 25 Nm.
    • M10 50 Nm.

Torque 50 Nm (M10x7) Torque 25 Nm (M8x2)

Rear view of the torque tube and bell housing showing bolt locations for M10x7 and M8x2 fasteners
  1. Lower the engine onto its mounts. Torque the two engine mount nuts to 47 Nm.
  2. Install the exhaust manifold. Torque the nuts, in sequence shown, to 18-22 Nm.
Diagram of the exhaust manifold with numbered tightening sequence from 1 to 12, oriented with Engine Front upwards
  1. Install the exhaust heat shields.
  2. Install the lower steering column (LH drive only) and the dip stick tube.
  3. Install the earth cable.
  4. Install the starter motor. Torque bolts to 50 Nm.

9. Automatic Gearbox Only.

Install the propshaft to the torque tube. Install the wire 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

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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