Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 Introduction and contents02 Technical data and maintenance03 Engine04 Clutch05 Gearbox06 Front axle and drive shafts07 Brakes08 Steering09 Suspension and wheels10 Heating and ventilation11 Bodywork12 Timing belt data sheets
Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)03 · Engine
03 · Engine

General (page 12 of 12)

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Removal/Refitting (Twin Spark 16V)
EngineGeneral · page 12 of 12

Specific for versions with rod gearbox control

  1. Slacken the fastening nuts and disconnect the gearshift control rods.
Engine compartment showing gearshift control rods
  1. Lower the hydraulic jack completely and remove the power unit from the engine compartment.

WARNING: The hydraulic jack must have a capacity of at least 1000 kg.

Power unit on special work bench with hydraulic jack
  • Support the power unit with a hydraulic hoist in addition to the hydraulic jack used for removal.

WARNING: For handling the power unit use a hydraulic hoist after firstly releasing it from the hydraulic jack.

  • Release the power unit from the support tools, then set it on a special work bench.
  1. Disconnect the electrical connections from the starter motor.
  2. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the starter motor.
Starter motor with electrical connections
  1. Slacken the fasteners and remove the gearbox-differential unit.
Gearbox-differential unit removed from engine

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