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 (Twin Spark 16V) › Operations in the car
GearboxOperations in the car · page 1 of 2
  1. Slacken the screw fastening the gearbox side power unit support.
Gearbox side power unit support screw
  1. Slacken the remaining gearbox fasteners to the engine, then lower the hydraulic jack and remove it, freeing it from the right axle shaft.
Gearbox with hydraulic jack removed

OPERATIONS IN THE CAR

CAHNGING THE GEARBOX SIDE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER OIL SEAL

  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  • Raise the car and remove the left front wheel and mud flap.
  1. Slacken the bolt fastening the left wishbone to the left wheel upright.
  2. Slacken the two bolts fastening the upright to the left shock absorber.
  3. Slacken the nut fastening the stabiliser bar to the left wishbone.
Left wishbone and differential carrier components

67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm

26 ÷ 33 Nm
2.7 ÷ 3.3 kgm

67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm

  1. Slacken the boot fastening clamp, then withdraw outwards the axle shaft, wheel upright and brake disk assembly until releasing the axle shaft from the differential.
Axle shaft being withdrawn from differential

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

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