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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual (1994-2001)13 · Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)
13 · Engine

Cylinder head removal

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
Year
1994–2001
Section
Overhauling › Cylinder head removal
Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 24V (AR16102)Cylinder head removal · page 1 of 2

CYLINDER HEAD REMOVAL

NOTE: The following removal operations refer to the right-hand cylinder head. Proceed in the same way for the left-hand cylinder head.

PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

  1. Position the cylinder head on the support tool formed by adjustable joint no. 1.820.012.000 (A.2.0195), fork no. 1.820.050.000 (A.2.0360) and studs no. 1.860.952.000.
Cylinder head positioned on support tool

CAMSHAFT REMOVAL

  1. Remove the fastening screws and remove the camshaft caps.
Camshaft caps with torque specification

18 ÷ 20 Nm
1.8 ÷ 2.0 kgm

NOTE: The camshaft caps are progressively numbered (A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H from the right-hand cylinder head; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 for the left-hand cylinder head) as shown in the figure. Refit in the same order with the number facing the pulleys.

Camshaft cap numbering diagram for right-hand and left-hand heads
RIGHT-HAND HEAD
Camshaft cap numbering diagram for right-hand and left-hand heads
LEFT-HAND HEAD

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

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