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)09 · 08 Clutch
09 · Transmission

Installation

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Clutch Assembly › Installation
08 ClutchInstallation · page 1 of 2
  1. Remove the flywheel.

⚠ Warning
The flywheel is heavy. Ensure flywheel is supported before removing.

  1. Insert bolts into the bolt holes (x2) provided.
  2. Remove bolts (x6).
  3. Using the inserted bolts 'Jack' the flywheel off the crankshaft.
  4. Discard the bolts.
Flywheel with jacking bolt positions indicated and text 'Remove Bolts x8'

Installation

  • If the new clutch assembly is bolted to the flywheel, remove the new clutch assembly from flywheel. Note position of clutch assembly to flywheel.
  • If the new clutch assembly is not assembled - assemble with paint marks in alignment:
Clutch assembly aligned with paint marks on flywheel
  1. Check that pilot bearing in the rear end of the crankshaft is 0.0-1.0 mm below the crankshaft end face.
Diagram showing pilot bearing depth of 0.0 / 1.0 mm below crankshaft end face
  1. Install the crankshaft holding tool (Refer to '303-1047 (Crankshaft Holding)', page 20-1-6) to prevent crankshaft turning.
  2. Install the flywheel.
  3. Using a suitable support surface under the flywheel, offer the flywheel to the crankshaft. Locate the flywheel onto the crankshaft dowel.
Flywheel located onto crankshaft dowel
  1. Loosely install new flywheel mounting bolts (x8) and hand tighten.
  2. Tighten the bolts in the sequence illustrated. Continue until the flywheel face is in full contact with the crankshaft flange.
  3. Loosen the bolts and then torque, in even stages, to 75-81 Nm in the same sequence.
Torque wrench tightening flywheel mounting bolts with text 'Torque Bolts 75-81 Nm'

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