Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)04 · Clutch
04 · Transmission

Dis-assembly/re-assembly

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Clutch command (16V) › Dis-assembly/re-assembly
ClutchDis-assembly/re-assembly
  1. Disconnect the intermediate union of the hose connecting the pump to the clutch cylinder.
    2. Remove the pipe fastening plate.
Clutch cylinder with hose connection and fastening plate

17 ÷ 19 Nm
1.7 ÷ 1.9 kgm

  1. Remove the retainer ring and remove the clutch control cylinder.
Clutch control cylinder with retainer ring

When refitting the cylinder bleed the air from the system (see specific paragraph).

DIS-ASSEMBLY/RE-ASSEMBLY

  • Place the clutch control cylinder in a vice with protective jaws.
  1. Slacken and remove the connection pipe to the clutch pump from the clutch control cylinder.
Connection pipe to clutch pump

17 ÷ 19 Nm
1.7 ÷ 1.9 kgm

  1. Withdraw the prod with its boot from the control cylinder, then separate them.
    2. Remove the piston and the corresponding seals.
    3. Remove the spring.
    4. Only if necessary, remove the bleed screw from the control cylinder body.
Piston, spring, and bleed screw components

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

  1. Check the piston and inner cylinder surface for signs of scoring and traces of rust.
  2. Check that the spring is intact.
  3. Check that the air bleeding outlet is not clogged.
Piston, spring, and bleed screw components with inspection points

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

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