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)08 · 07 Transmission
08 · Transmission

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Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Manual Transmission › Image to Follow
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  1. Using suitable lifting equipment, i.e. hydraulic jack and sling, support the transaxle and remove the bolts (x8 (4 each side)) that secure the transaxle to the mounts (x2). Discard the bolts.

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  1. Lower the transaxle, using the lifting equipment, and disconnect the gear selector cables.

Use the service tool (Refer to '501-F116 (IP Removal)', page 20-1-8) to remove the horseshoe clips (x2) and lever the cables from the ball joints.

Caution
Ensure that the service tool No. TBA is used. There is a risk of bending the end of the cable. Lever cable from ball joint at a point closest to the ball joint.

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  1. Disconnect the torque tube from the gearbox.
  2. Ensure the torque tube is supported.
  3. Remove bolts (x8).
Diagram showing the torque tube connection with callout text Remove Bolts (x8)
  1. Withdraw the transaxle rearwards and manoeuvre transaxle out from rear subframe.
Diagram showing the transaxle being removed from the rear subframe assembly

Installation

  1. Using suitable lifting equipment, i.e. hydraulic jack and sling, place the transaxle up in the subframe.
  2. Manoeuvre the transaxle to up to the torque tube. Install bolts (x8). Torque to 43-57 Nm.
Diagram showing the torque tube connection with callout text 43-57 Nm (x8)
  1. Connect the gear selector cables.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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