Crankshaft refitting
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Engines, 146 Bodywork and Engine Overhaul Manual
- Year
- 1994–2001
- Section
- Overhauling › Crankshaft refitting
Engine overhaul: 3.0 V6 (AR16101)Crankshaft refitting · page 1 of 3
Crankshaft refitting
- Fit the crankshaft with half-bearings and thrust rings on the crankcase.
NOTE: Refit the thrust half-rings with the grooved surface facing the crankshaft.
- Fit the main bearings and half-bearings on the journals according to the numbers. Fasten to the pre-scoped torque.
NOTE: Use goniometer no. 1,860,942,000 for angle torque.
NOTE: The safety notches should be on the same side.
25 Nm + 79°
2.5 kgm + 79°
Exhaust side tappets
- Temporarily fit the hub and the camshaft drive pulley.
- Turn the camshaft with tools no. 1,822,146,000 and no. 1,822,151,000. Then measure the clearance between lowered cam radius and corresponding cup. Check whether the value falls within prescribed tolerances.
- Refit the caps, the camshaft and the respective caps. Fasten the caps at the prescribed torque and check the intake tappet clearance.
- Measure cap thickness with gauge no. 1,824,034,000. Then choose from the no. (R.9,0001) 1,820,150,000 to restore correct tappet clearance according to the measured values.
“Gs” exhaust tappet clearance
0.225 ÷ 0.250 mm
Exhaust side tappets
- Remove the cups and remove the tappet clearance adjustment caps.
- Torque the lock nut and check tappet clearance.
- With tool no. 1,822,016,000 (A.5,0220) intermediate dial lever, loosen the adjustment screw lock nut.
- Turn the adjustment screw until the prescribed exhaust tappet clearance is reached with the same tool.
- If the exhaust tappet clearance is not included within the prescribed values, adjust as follows:
1.5 ÷ 1.8 kgm
15 ÷ 18 Nm
Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146
- PARTEngine gasket setSearch: Alfa Romeo 145/146 1994 engine gasket set
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLFeeler gauge setSearch: feeler gauge set
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