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Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)12 · 11 Steering
12 · Steering & suspension

2. LH Drive Only.

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Steering Gear › 2. LH Drive Only.
11 Steering2. LH Drive Only. · page 1 of 2
  1. Install the front subframe (Refer to ‘Front Subframe’, page 2-1-2).
  2. Install L/H and R/H rod ends to the vertical link.

1.3 Connect the steering rack pipe work.

Diagram of steering rack pipe work connection with torque specification

9-12 Nm

2. LH Drive Only.

  1. 'Ty-wrap the steering rack in position.
  2. Connect the power steering fluid pipes.
  3. Install the front subframe (Refer to ‘Front Subframe’, page 2-1-2).
  4. Install the steering rack to the subframe (new nyloc bolts x3). Tighten bolts to 115 Nm.

115 Nm

70 Nm

  1. Recheck both the steering wheel and rack are accurately centred.
  2. Install the steering rack to the steering intermediate shaft.

21-29 Nm

  1. Connect the vehicle battery.
  2. Fill and bleed the power steering system (Refer to ‘System Bleeding’, page 11-2-2).

Warning
Do not drive the vehicle until the steering geometry has been set and all fixings have been secured.

  1. Install the road wheels (Refer to ‘Road Wheel Nut Torque Tightening’, page 4-5-7).
  2. Check and adjust front wheel alignment (Refer to ‘Road Wheel Alignment (04.00)’, page 4-1-2).
  3. Raise the vehicle and install the front undertray.

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