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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)09 · Engine overhaul: 2.0 Twin Spark 16V
09 · Engine

Removing the cylinder head

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Overhauling › Removing the cylinder head
Engine overhaul: 2.0 Twin Spark 16VRemoving the cylinder head · page 1 of 2
  1. Slacken the counter-rotating shaft belt tensioner then prise and remove the belt.
    - Completely unscrew the fastening nut and remove the counter-rotating shaft belt tensioner.
  2. Slacken the two fastening screws and remove the counter-rotating shaft belt drive pulley.
Engine diagram showing belt tensioner and pulleys
  1. Slacken the camshaft belt tensioner, then prise and remove the belt.
    - Completely unscrew the fastening nut and remove the camshaft belt tensioner.
  2. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the side guards of the camshaft belt and counter-rotating shaft belt.
Engine diagram showing camshaft belt tensioner and side guards

21 ÷ 26 Nm
2.1 ÷ 2.7 kgm

REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD

  1. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the cylinder head.
    - Remove the seal.
Engine diagram showing cylinder head

REMOVING THE COUNTER-ROTATING SHAFTS

  1. Slacken the three fastening screws and remove the bracket complete with the camshaft tightening pulley.
Engine diagram showing camshaft tightening pulley
  1. Using tool no. 1.820.286.000, slacken the fastening screws and remove the counter-rotating shaft drive pulleys.
Engine diagram showing tool 1.820.286.000 removing pulley

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

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