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 (page 2 of 2)

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Clutch Assembly
08 ClutchInstallation · page 2 of 2
  1. Insert the clutch alignment tool (Refer to '303-667 (Clutch Alignment)', page 20-1-5) through the clutch assembly. Offer this assembly to the flywheel and insert the alignment tool into the crankshaft pilot bearing.

Caution
The flywheel and pressure plate are a balanced assembly. Ensure alignment marks are aligned.

Diagram showing the clutch assembly, pressure plate, and alignment tool being positioned on the flywheel
  1. Insert new bolts (x9). Tighten x3 equally-spaced bolts in-turn to pull-down the clutch evenly.
    Torque all bolts, in sequence, to 29-35 Nm.
Image of the flywheel and red pressure plate, with a numbered diagram indicating the bolt tightening sequence 1 through 6
  1. Visually check that marks between the clutch and the flywheel are correctly aligned. If not, the clutch must be removed and installed correctly.
  2. Remove the alignment tool.
  3. Remove the crankshaft holding tool.
  4. Install the torque tube and the transaxle.
    • (Refer to 'Torque Tube', page 5-1-2)
    • (Refer to 'Manual Transmission (07.03)', page 7-3-1)
  5. Install the starter motor. Torque the starter motor bolts to 30-35 Nm.
  6. Install the front and rear undertrays.
  7. Install the road wheel arch liners.
  8. Install the road wheels (Refer to 'Road Wheel Nut Torque Tightening', page 4-5-7).
  9. Remove the vehicle securing strap, if installed.
  10. Connect vehicle battery.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Aston Martin DB9

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