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

Removal

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Automatic Transmission › Removal
07 TransmissionRemoval
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Automatic Transaxle Renew07.01.AB

Removal

  1. Remove the rear subframe complete with the transaxle (Refer to 'Rear Subframe', page 2-1-4).
  2. Remove bolts (x6) and washer tabs (x3) from each halfshaft. Discard bolts.
Diagram showing halfshafts being withdrawn from the transaxle differential outputs, indicated by arrows.
  1. Using suitable lifting equipment, i.e. hydraulic ramp and sling, support the transaxle from above.
  2. Remove the transaxle from it's mounts.
Photo of the transaxle mounting bracket showing eight bolts labeled 'Bolts x8'.
  1. Withdraw the transaxle from the subframe.

Installation

  1. Using suitable lifting equipment, i.e. hydraulic ramp and sling, place the transaxle to the subframe.
  2. Install the transaxle to it's mounting brackets. Torque bolts (x4) on each mount to 20-30 Nm.
Photo of the transaxle mounting bracket showing bolts labeled 'Bolts 20-30 Nm'.
  1. Place the halfshafts up to the differential outputs.
Diagram showing a halfshaft being installed into the differential output with an arrow indicating installation direction and torque value 70 Nm.
  1. Install the washer tabs (x3) and new bolts (x6) to each halfshaft. Torque bolts to 70 Nm.

New bolts should have a thread lock coating.

  1. If removed. Install the torque converter.
  2. Install the rear subframe complete with transaxle to the vehicle (Refer to 'Rear Subframe', page 2-1-4).
  3. Top-up the transmission oil (Refer to 'Transmission Oil Check / Top Up', page 7-1-4).
  4. Run the engine and place gear selector lever in each position for at least 10 seconds. Stop the engine.
  5. Check and, if required, top-up the transmission oil.

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