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)08 · Steering
08 · Steering & suspension

Steering linkages

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Steering command and linkage (1351/1596/1712 16V) › Steering linkages
SteeringSteering linkages

STEERING LINKAGES

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  1. Slacken the screw and nut fastening the ignition coil support bracket, then move it to one side.
  2. Remove the plastic button and retrieve the two safety catches.
Steering linkage diagram showing components 1 and 2
  1. Slacken the fastening screw and disconnect the track rod concerned from the power steering box.
Track rod disconnected from power steering box with torque specification

105 ÷ 116 Nm
10.6 ÷ 11.8 kgm

  • Remove the wheel on the side concerned.
  1. Slacken the nut fastening the track rod from the connection on the shock absorber.
  2. Using tool N° 1.821.169.000 (A.3.0633), disconnect the steering knuckle from the connection on the shock absorber.
Steering knuckle disconnected from shock absorber with torque specification

34 ÷ 42 Nm
3.5 ÷ 4.3 kgm

  1. Working from the wheel house, remove the complete track rod.
Complete track rod being removed

When refitting, adjust the track rods as described below.

  1. Slacken the two fastening screws and work on the adjustment coupling until the specified toe-in has been obtained (see GROUP 44).
Adjustment coupling for track rod with torque specification

15 ÷ 19 Nm
1.6 ÷ 1.9 kgm

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

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