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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)02 · Technical data and maintenance
02 · Maintenance

Changing the belt

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Maintenance › Changing the belt
Technical data and maintenanceChanging the belt
  1. Slacken the conditioner compressor fastening screws.
  2. Tension the belt correctly using the micrometric tensioner.
  • Tighten the conditioner compressor fastening screws.
Conditioner compressor fastening screws 1 and micrometric tensioner 2

Changing the belt

  1. Set a hydraulic jack underneath the engine as illustrated.
  2. Slacken the conditioner compressor fastening screws.
  3. Slacken the belt tension using the micrometric tensioner.
Hydraulic jack 1 under the engine; compressor fastening screws 2 and micrometric tensioner 3
  1. Slacken the screw fastening the oil filter support and injection pump to the engine flexible mount on the timing gear side.
Screw 1 fastening the oil filter support and injection pump to the engine flexible mount
  • Lower the hydraulic jack just enough to bring the compressor belt out from the engine mount and remove it.
  • Install a new belt reversing the procedure described for removal and tension it following the procedure given in the previous paragraph.

Alternator - water pump drive belt

Checking and tensioning

  • Slacken the screws fastening the air cleaner and turn it over without disconnecting the sleeves.
  1. Working as illustrated, measure the tension of the belt using tool N° 1.824.018.000 (C.2.0131).
Measuring the alternator - water pump belt tension 1 with tool 1.824.018.000 (C.2.0131)
Tension of belt "POLY-VK5" for alternator - water pump drive
At assembly400 ÷ 450 N
Retensioning300 ÷ 350 N

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

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