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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)09 · Suspension and wheels
09 · Steering & suspension

Checking Rear Wheel Toe-In

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Alignment › Checking Rear Wheel Toe-In
Suspension and wheelsChecking Rear Wheel Toe-In

Specific for Turbodiesel and T. Spark 16V versions

Steering tie rod end torque specification diagram for TurboDiesel and T.Spark 16V

28.9 ÷ 35.7 Nm
2.95 ÷ 3.64 kgm

Checking Rear Wheel Toe-In

  • Using a suitable tools check that the toe-in value (not adjustable) is within the specified limits.
Rear wheel toe-in A - B (*)
Boxer 4 ± 2 mm
Turbodiesel
1.4 T. Spark 16V
1.6 T. Spark 16V
1 ± 1 mm
1.8 T. Spark 16V
2.0 T. Spark 16V
1.5 ± 1 mm

(*) : Values measured unladen in running order (with specified fluids)

Checking Front Wheel Camber and Caster

  • Check that the camber and caster angles (not adjustable) are within the specified limits.
Front wheel camber "α" (*)
Boxer 0°10' ± 20'
Turbodiesel
1.4 T. Spark 16V
1.6 T. Spark 16V
-1°10' ± 20'
1.8 T. Spark 16V
2.0 T. Spark 16V
-1°30' ± 20'

(*) : Values measured unladen in running order (with specified fluids)

Caster angle "β" (*)
3°20' ± 30'

(*) : Values measured unladen in running order (with specified fluids)

Front wheel camber and caster angles diagram showing α and β

NOTE: If the values measured differ from the specified values body squaring should be checked (see GROUP 70).

Checking Rear Wheel Camber

  • Check that the camber angle (not adjustable) is within the specified limits.
Rear wheel camber "α" (*)
-1° ± 15' (▲)
-45' ± 15'

(*) : Values measured unladen in running order (with specified fluids)

(▲) : Specific for Boxer versions

Illustrates front wheel alignment adjustment procedure
Rear wheel camber angle diagram showing α

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

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