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)05 · Gearbox
05 · Transmission

Operations in the car

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Removal - Refitting (1929 TD) › Operations in the car
GearboxOperations in the car
  1. Fasten brackets N° 1.820.227.000 at the sides of the gearbox as illustrated.
  2. To the brackets fastened previously fit support N° 1.820.208.000 and using a hydraulic jack support the gearbox-differential unit.
Illustration showing brackets 1 and 2, with part numbers 1.820.227.000 and 1.820.208.000
  1. Slacken the screws fastening the gearbox-differential unit to the engine and to the starter motor, then remove it.
Illustration showing gearbox-differential unit being removed with torque specification 47 ÷ 58 Nm (4.8 ÷ 5.9 kgm)

47 ÷ 58 Nm
4.8 ÷ 5.9 kgm

CAUTION: After refitting the gearbox-differential unit, always check and if necessary, adjust, the clutch pedal (see GROUP 18).

OPERATIONS IN THE CAR

CHANGING THE GEARBOX SIDE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL

  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  • Raise the car.
  • Remove the left front wheel and mudflap.
  • Working from the lefthand wheel arch, disconnect the electrical connection of the brake pad wear sensor.
  • Slacken the screw fastening the ABS inductive sensor support bracket.
  1. Slacken the left axle shaft fastening screws from the differential.
Illustration showing left axle shaft with torque specification 40 ÷ 52 Nm (4.1 ÷ 5.3 kgm)

40 ÷ 52 Nm
4.1 ÷ 5.3 kgm

  1. Slacken the two bolts fastening the left upright to the shock absorber, then withdraw the upper bolt only.
Illustration showing left upright and shock absorber with torque specification 67 ÷ 74 Nm (6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm)

67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm

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

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