Checks and inspections
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 145/146 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1994–1999
- Section
- Clutch mechanism (1970 T. SPARK 16V) › Checks and inspections
ClutchChecks and inspections
When refitting, install a new anti-slip bush each time the pin has too much play.
When refitting, grease the bushes and the sleeve with the specified product.
The sleeve complete with oil guard must be changed whenever it leaks oil.
CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS
- Check the gaskets for even wear and that the thickness of the clutch plate is not below the minimum specified.
| Thickness "S" of clutch plate (mm) | |
|---|---|
| New | At the wear limit |
| 7.1 ÷ 7.7 | 6.3 |
- Check that there are no signs of burning or vitrification, that fastening is correct and that the springs are intact.
- Check that the clutch plate hub is intact, runs freely and that there is no excessive play on the drive shaft coupling.
- Check the working surfaces of the flywheel and pressure plate for signs of overheating, uneven wear, nicks or missing parts.
- Check the thrust bearing for noise, excessive play and freedom of movement on the drive sleeve.
- Check the fork for cracks, distorsion, freedom of movement and excessive wear on the working surfaces.
Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146
- PARTClutch kitSearch: Alfa Romeo 145/146 1994 clutch kit
- TOOLClutch alignment toolSearch: clutch alignment tool
- FLUIDGear oilSearch: Alfa Romeo 145/146 manual gearbox oil
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