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)09 · Suspension and wheels
09 · Steering & suspension

Checks and inspections

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Front suspension (1351/1596/1712 16V) › Checks and inspections
Suspension and wheelsChecks and inspections
  1. Unscrew the nut coupling the stabilizer bar connecting rods from the right and left wishbones.
  2. Retrieve the washer and pad.
Stabilizer bar connection with nuts and washers, labeled 1 and 2, with torque specification F1 26 ÷ 33 Nm (2.7 ÷ 3.3 kgm)

26 ÷ 33 Nm
2.7 ÷ 3.3 kgm

  1. Slacken the three bolts fastening the wheel upright to the shock absorber stem.
  2. Slacken the bolt fastening the wishbone to the wheel upright.
Wheel upright and wishbone connection, labeled 1 and 2, with torque specification F2 67 ÷ 74 Nm (6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm)

67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm

  1. Slacken the four screws fastening the wishbone to the engine support frame.
Wishbone connected to engine support frame, labeled 1, with torque specification F3 67 ÷ 74 Nm (6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm)

67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm

  1. Support the suspension with a hydraulic jack as illustrated and remove the wishbone.
Wishbone being removed from front suspension, labeled 1, with hydraulic jack support

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

  1. Check the wear conditions of the ball pin connection between the wishbone and the wheel upright and that it is intact, change it if necessary.
  2. Check the wear conditions of the U-bolts between the wishbone and front frame and that they are intact, change them if necessary.
  3. Check the conditions of wear of the rubber bushes of the U-bolts between the wishbone and the front frame and that they are intact, change them if necessary.
  4. Check the conditions of wear of the rubber boots of the ball pin between the wishbone and the wheel upright and that they are intact, change them if necessary.
Wishbone with ball pin and U-bolts, labeled 1, 2, 3, 4

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

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