General description (page 5 of 8)

Make

Alfa Romeo

Model

145/146 Factory Service Manual

Year

1994–1999

Section

Removal/Refitting (1970 T. SPARK 16V)

EngineGeneral description · page 5 of 8

1. Slacken the two lower screws fastening the conditioner compressor, then, without disconnecting the piping, fasten it to one side to prevent hindrance in the following operations.

1. Lower the car and disconnect the system supply pipe from the header tank.

1. Disconnect the electrical connections of the timing sensor (1a), pinging sensor (1b) and rpm and timing sensor (1c).

2. Disconnect the fuel vapour recirculation pipe from the intake box.
1. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the engine stay connecting rod.

2. Disconnect the fuel inlet and outlet pipes from the distributor manifold.

• Using a suitable syringe, drain the oil from the power steering tank.

1. Disconnect the oil inlet and delivery pipes from the power steering pump.
1. Raise the car, slacken the fastening bolts and disconnect the axle shafts.

2. Slacken the two bolts fastening the uprights to the shock absorbers, then remove only the upper bolt.

03 Engine