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
Hubs and wheels › Checks and inspections
Suspension and wheelsChecks and inspections
  • Using a suitable tool move away the bearing inner race from the contact surface of the wheel hub.
  1. Working at the press and using plate no. 1.820.047.002, half rings no. 1.820.223.000 and pul- ler tool no. 1.821.051.000, withdraw the bearing inner race from the wheel hub.
Diagram showing press setup with plate 1.820.047.002, half rings 1.820.223.000, and puller tool 1.821.051.000 for bearing removal.

CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS

  1. Check the wheel upright inner surface for signs of seizing, and that the arms reveal no signs of damage, bumps, distortions or traces of breakage, in which case the upright must be replaced.
  2. Check the surfaces of the wheel hub for damage or clear signs of bumps or traces of breakage, in which case, the wheel hub must be replaced.
  3. Check the conditions of the rolling bearing for cracks, seizure or jamming, if necessary replace the bearing.
  4. Always, and in any case, change the constant velocity locking nut before re-assembly.
  5. Check the conditions of the ball pin fastening the wheel upright to the wishbone for distortion, ex- cessive wear, cracks, sticking, or signs of rust and, if necessary, replace the ball pin.
Exploded view diagram of wheel upright assembly showing components 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

RE-ASSEMBLY

  1. Working at the press and using installing tool no. 1.821.209.000 insert the bearing in the wheel upright.
Diagram showing installing tool 1.821.209.000 inserting a bearing into the wheel hub at the press.
  1. Set the brake disk protection (1a) on the wheel hub (1b) then, working under the press using the installing tool no. 1.821.209.000 in the overturned position with respect to the previous step, insert the hub in the wheel upright (1c).
Diagram showing brake disk protection 1a on wheel hub 1b, and hub 1c inserted into upright using tool 1.821.209.000.
  1. Assemble the bearing retainer clip in its housing on the wheel upright.
Diagram showing hand assembling a bearing retainer clip 1 into the wheel upright housing.

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

Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.