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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)10 · Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)
10 · Engine

Connecting rod - piston removal

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Overhauling › Connecting rod - piston removal
Engine overhaul: 1.9 JTD (AR32302)Connecting rod - piston removal
  1. Loosen the fastening screw and remove the flange and turbo compressor oil return pipe.
  2. Loosen the fitting and remove the turbo compressor oil delivery pipe.
  3. Loosen the fastening screws and remove the turbo compressor bracket.
Turbo compressor components with labeled parts 1, 2, and 3
  • Turn the crankcase by 90° on the overhaul stand.
  • Loosen the screws and remove the crankcase from the bracket then place it on a specific stand.
  • Loosen the fastening screws and remove the fly-wheel protection.

CONNECTING ROD - PISTON REMOVAL

  1. Remove the washers, remove the pin and separate the connecting rod from the piston.
Connecting rod and piston separated with labeled parts
  1. Remove the gas rings with a suitable tool.
Hand using tool to remove gas ring from piston

OIL PUMP DISASSEMBLY

  • Loosen the fastening screws and separate the suction device from the oil pump.
  1. Loosen the fastening screws and remove the oil pump cover.
  2. Remove the drive gear.
  3. Remove the driven gear.

When refitting the oil pump, manually turn the gears to make sure they turn without seizing.

  1. Remove the cap and remove the oil pressure limiting valve.
  2. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal.
Oil pump disassembled with labeled parts 1, 2, 3, and 4

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146

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