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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2004)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Noise gearbox / at take-off

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2004
Section
Noisy / vibrations › Noise gearbox / at take-off
Fault diagnosisNoise gearbox / at take-off

NOISE GEARBOX / AT TAKE-OFF

1.6 TS, 2.0 TS

On setting off, when the various gears are engaged and the clutch released, or at the start of deceleration, there is a noise (jolt)

Results of the tests
1FIRST CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Kingpin attachment

Shock absorber/suspension fastening

Condition and attachment of bushes and flexible mountings securing power unit and moving suspension components

Condition and play on steering balljoints

Continue to Step 2Wheel attachments looseRetighten attachments
Power unit flexible mountings damagedReplace the damaged components
Track control arm flexible mountings damagedReplace track control arms
2CHECKING THE CROWNWHEEL AND PINIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check whether the crownwheel and pinion are worn or damaged, and that the crownwheel attachments are not damagedContinue to Step 3Crownwheel and pinion wornReplace the crownwheel and pinion Op. 2110B20
3CHECK ON DIFFERENTIAL UNITAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the wear of the satellite carrier bearing or the housing in the differential housing

Check differential bearing preload

Continue to Step 4Casing wornReplace casing Op. 2110D10
Preload not correctAdjust preload as specified
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

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