Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Aston Martin
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Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)08 · 07 Transmission
08 · Transmission

Differential Output Seal (RH)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Automatic Transmission › Differential Output Seal (RH)
07 TransmissionDifferential Output Seal (RH)
  1. Ensure the drain plug is installed (Torque 49 Nm.). Fill the differential with the specified oil (Refer to ‘Specifications’, page 7-1-3).
Transmission fluid line routing diagram with highlighted connections
Diagram of automatic transmission showing differential and associated components
  1. Install the road wheel arch and road wheel (Refer to ‘Road Wheel Nut Torque Tightening’, page 4-5-7).
  2. Run the vehicle a short distance to ensure that the differential cooling system has been completely filled. Check / Top if required.
  3. Install the undertray.

Differential Output Seal (RH)

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Differential Output Seal (RH) RenewTBA

Removal

  1. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
  2. Raise the vehicle and make safe.
  3. Remove the RH road wheel and road wheel arch liner.
  4. Remove the rear undertray.
  5. Remove the brake and handbrake calipers (Refer to ‘Brake System (06.00)’, page 6-1-1).
  6. Remove the vertical link (Refer to ‘Rear Suspension (04.02)’, page 4-3-1).
  7. Drain the differential oil.
  8. Remove the halfshaft bolts (x6) and washers (x3). Withdraw the halfshaft.
  9. Remove bolts (x12), attach a slide hammer and withdraw the differential housing cover complete with output shaft. Discard the ‘O’ ring.
Photo of the automatic transmission assembly mounted on a stand
  1. Remove the circlip. Remove the output shaft complete with bearing.
Close-up photo of a circlip being removed from an output shaft bearing using pliers
Photo of a mechanic using a slide hammer to remove the differential housing cover

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