Gearbox
- Make
- Aston Martin
- Model
- DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- Issue 2, 2005
- Section
- Automatic Transmission › Gearbox
Gearbox
Type
6 speed ZF 6HP26 automatic transmission and torque converter
Weight
Complete with transmission oil - 89 kg (196.25 lbs) approx.
Control System
Electrohydraulic (Mechatronik)
Controlled on-load shifts
Various shift programs available
Torque Converter
Controlled-slip lock-up clutch in gears 1 - 6 and reverse.
Transmission oil
ATF Shell M1375.4
Transmission Qty. 10 Ltr (17.06 pt. / 10.57 US qts.)
Coolant system Qty. 1.6 Ltr (2.8 pt. / 1.7 US qts.)
The ZF 6HP26 automatic transmission is ‘filled for life’ at manufacturer and will not normally require any servicing.
Gear Ratios
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.17:1 | 2.34:1 | 1.52:1 | 1.14:1 | 0.87:1 | 0.69:1 |
Reverse
3.40:1
Maximum Towing Distance
150 km (93 miles) at a maximum speed of 70 km/h (43 mph)
Torque Figures
| Description | Nm. | lb. / ft. |
|---|---|---|
| Transaxle to Mounting Brackets | 20-30 | 15-22.5 |
| Mechatronics Unit | 8 | 6 |
| Sump | 7-9 | 5.5-7 |
| Gearbox to Differential Adaptor Plate | 52-75 | 38.5-55.5 |
| Subframe cross-member | 85 | 63 |
Differential
Type
Graziano AM803D
Weight
Complete with differential oil - 47.25 kg (104 lbs) approx
Differential oil
Shell ‘Transaxle’ oil 75W/90
Gearbox Qty. 1.7 Ltr (3 pt. / 1.8 US qts.)
Coolant system Qty. 0.7 Ltr (1.2 pt. / 0.7 US qts.)
The automatic transaxle differential is ‘filled for life’ at manufacturer and will not normally require any servicing.
Torque Figures
| Description | Nm. | lb. / ft. |
|---|---|---|
| Differential Housing Cover (bolts smeared with Loctite 242) | 35 | 26 |
| Output Shaft Cover | 10 | 7.5 |
| Sump Plug | 49 | 36.5 |
| Fill Plug | 49 | 36.5 |
| End Cover | 30 | 22.5 |
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9
- PARTTransmission filter kitSearch: Aston Martin DB9 2005 transmission filter kit
- FLUIDAutomatic transmission fluidSearch: Aston Martin automatic transmission fluid
- TOOLFluid transfer pumpSearch: fluid transfer pump
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