Damper lower fork - r r
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 147 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2004
- Section
- Front suspension › Damper lower fork - r r
Damper lower fork - r r
Removing
Position the vehicle on the ramp.
Proceed with the removal - 4450B10 Front WHEEL (one) - R.R..
1. Release the front brake caliper flexible pipe from the mounting bracket.
1. Undo the nuts (1a) and disconnect the front anti-roll bar joint (1b) from the fork.
2. Undo the bolt securing the front suspension lower damper connection fork to the lower wishbone, damper side.
3. Undo the bolt securing the front suspension lower damper connection fork to the lower wishbone, lower wishbone side.
1. Undo the nut (1a) and disconnect the front upper wishbone (1b) from the knuckle using the tool (1c).
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 1c | Extractor | 1.821.169.000 |
1. Remove the lower fork connecting the front suspension damper to the lower wishbone.
Refitting
Refit the lower fork connecting the front suspension damper to the lower wishbone.
1. Connect the front upper wisbhone (1a) to the knuckle and secure by tightening the nut (1b) to the recommended torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1b | Nut | FRONT SUSPENSION TOP LEVER | M10 | (Steering knuckle side) 4.3 ÷ 4.7 |
1. Tighten the bolt securing the lower fork connecting the front suspension damper to the lower wishbone, damper side, to the specified torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolt | FRONT DAMPER FORK ON WISHBONE | M12 | (Shock absorber side) 7.2 ÷ 8.8 |
2. Connect the front anti-roll bar joint (2a) to the fork and tighten the nut (2b) to the specified torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2b | Nut | FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR JOINTS | M10 | (Front shock absorber fork side) 4.1 ÷ 5.0 |
3. Fit the bolt (3a) and screw in the nut (3b) without tightening it.
1. Position the suspension in such a way that the difference between the distance B-A is 48 mm.
this distance is valid for all versions and does not depend on the weight of the vehicle and is designed to prevent torsional pre-loading of the flexible bushes.
1. Tighten the bolt securing the front suspension lower damper connection fork to the lower wishbone, lower wishbone side.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolt | FRONT DAMPER FORK ON WISHBONE | M12 | (Lower track control arm side) 10.8 ÷ 13.2 |
Fit the front brake caliper flexible pipe to the mounting bracket.
Proceed with the refitting - 4450B10 Front WHEEL (one) - R.R..
Remove the car from the ramp.
Proceed with the refitting - 4450A10 front wheel geometry - check using optical equipment - includes front wheel tow-in adjustment if necessary.
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