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
- Remove the air intake box (see GROUP 10).
- Slacken the screw and nut fastening the ignition coil support bracket, then move it to one side.
- Remove the plastic button and retrieve the two safety catches.
- Slacken the fastening screw and disconnect the track rod concerned from the power steering box.
105 ÷ 116 Nm
10.6 ÷ 11.8 kgm
- Remove the wheel on the side concerned.
- Slacken the nut fastening the track rod from the connection on the shock absorber.
- Using tool N° 1.821.169.000 (A.3.0633), disconnect the steering knuckle from the connection on the shock absorber.
34 ÷ 42 Nm
3.5 ÷ 4.3 kgm
- Working from the wheel house, remove the complete track rod.
When refitting, adjust the track rods as described below.
- Slacken the two fastening screws and work on the adjustment coupling until the specified toe-in has been obtained (see GROUP 44).
15 ÷ 19 Nm
1.6 ÷ 1.9 kgm
Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146
- TOOLTie rod end toolSearch: tie rod end puller
- TOOLBall joint separatorSearch: ball joint separator
- FLUIDPower steering fluidSearch: Alfa Romeo power steering fluid
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