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

FRONT WHEEL UPRIGHT (Boxer versions)

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Wheel hub › FRONT WHEEL UPRIGHT (Boxer versions)
Suspension and wheelsFRONT WHEEL UPRIGHT (Boxer versions)

FRONT WHEEL UPRIGHT (Boxer versions)

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  1. Slacken the fastening screw and remove the inductive A.B.S. sensor from the wheel upright.
  2. Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor cable and the brake hose from the coupling on the shock absorber.
Diagram showing removal of caulking and nut fastening axle shaft to wheel hub
  1. Remove the caulking and slacken the nut fastening the axle shaft to the wheel hub.
Illustrates axle shaft attachment to wheel hub assembly
Diagram showing components with torque specification 49 ÷ 60 Nm, 5.0 ÷ 6.1 kgm

49 ÷ 60 Nm
5.0 ÷ 6.1 kgm

  1. Slacken the two pins and remove the spacer and brake disk.
  2. Slacken the remaining fastening screw and remove the brake disk protective cover.
Diagram showing components with torque specification 5 ÷ 13 Nm, 0.6 ÷ 1.3 kgm
  1. Slacken the bolt fastening the wishbone to the wheel upright.
  2. Slacken the three bolts fastening the wheel upright to the shock absorber stem, then remove it.
  3. Slacken the two brake caliper fastening screws, then move it aside without disconnecting the pipe.

When refitting, change the brake caliper fastening screws and tighten them to the specified torque.

Illustrates removal of shock absorber stem with torque specifications

67 ÷ 74 Nm
6.8 ÷ 7.5 kgm

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

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