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

Installation

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Automatic Transmission › Installation
07 TransmissionInstallation
  1. Remove the seal.
Two photographs showing hands removing an O-ring from a differential housing and using a tool to remove a seal from the cover.

Installation

  1. Install a new seal. Push the seal in until it seats against the lip in the casting. Smear the lip with a small amount of grease.
  2. Place the output shaft through the differential housing cover. Install the bearing circlip.

Place a support under the casting bearing race and press the output shaft to its seat. Ensure that the bearing race does not move - shims may be disturbed.

  1. Install new 'O' rings (x2).
Two photographs showing hands installing an O-ring on a differential housing and inserting a tool into a bore.
  1. Install the differential housing cover. Install bolts, smeared with Loctite 242 (x12). Torque bolts to 35 Nm.
  2. Ensure the drain plug is installed (Torque 49 Nm.). Fill the differential with the specified oil (Refer to 'Specifications', page 7-1-3).
A technical illustration of the rear differential assembly showing cooling lines highlighted in red.
  1. Install the halfshaft. Torque bolts (x6) to 70.5 Nm.
  2. Install the vertical link (Refer to 'Rear Suspension (04.02)', page 4-3-1).
  3. Install the service brake and handbrake calipers (Refer to 'Brake System (06.00)', page 6-1-1).
  4. Install the road wheel arches and road wheels (Refer to 'Road Wheel Nut Torque Tightening', page 4-5-7).
  5. Run the vehicle a short distance to ensure that the differential cooling system has been completely filled. Check / Top if required.
  6. Install the undertray.

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