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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)14 · Suspension and wheels
14 · Steering & suspension

Front suspension beam - r r

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Front suspension › Front suspension beam - r r
Suspension and wheelsFront suspension beam - r r

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Operation 4410D13 · FRAME AND CROSS BEAM

2.0 JTS

Removing

Position the vehicle on a lift.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R.

Drain the air conditioning refrigerant circuit

Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DEHYDRATE AND RECHARGE.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 4450B12 FRONT OR REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R+R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B65 ENGINGE BAY DUSTGUARD PROTECTION IN LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST SHIELD PROTECTION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R..

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 5040A26 COMPRESSOR MOUNT - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1076A48 CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1076B18 RIGID SECTION OF EXHAUST PIPE BETWEEN CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND SILENCER - R + R.

1. Fit the tool for safely supporting the power unit on the engine block as illustrated.

DescriptionCode
1Support1.860.625.000
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Fit a suitable bracket for safely supporting the power unit on the intake manifold.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Fit the tool complete with support mountings.

DescriptionCode
Crossmember1.820.581.000
DescriptionCode
Support mountings1.870.650.000

Fit the tools and connect them using the rods to the brackets fitted previously.

DescriptionCode
Crossmember1.860.851.003
DescriptionCode
Vertical support1.870.748.000

1. Undo the bolts fixing the driveshafts to the differential internal driveshaft/intermediate driveshaft.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and disconnect the front suspension anti-roll bar joints (1b) from the front shock absorber forks.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the bolts fixing the front shock absorber forks to the lower track control arms. 2. Undo the nuts fixing the front suspension lower track control arms to the steering knuckles.

3. Using the tool disconnect the front suspension lower track control arms from the steering knuckles.

DescriptionCode
3Extractor1.821.169.000
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1008A44 REAR RIGID MOUNT - R R.

1. Undo the front bolts (1a) and nuts (1b) fixing the gearbox control support.

2. Keep the plates.

3. Loosen the rear bolts fixing the gearbox control lever support.

4. Lower the gearbox control support at the front as necessary.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Support the front suspension crossmember using the hydraulic jack (1a) fitted with a suitable flange (1b).

2. Undo the bolts fixing the power assisted steering box to the front suspension crossmember.

3. Undo the rear bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell.

4. Undo the side bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Lower the hydraulic jack slowly and remove the front suspension crossmember (1a) complete with lower track control arms (1b) and anti-roll bar (1c).

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. At the bench, undo the bolts (1a) and remove the anti-roll bar (1b) complete with joints.

2. Undo the bolt (2a) and remove the power assisted steering system pipe mounting bracket (2b).

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the front suspension lower track control arms (1b).

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Refitting

1. Place the front suspension lower track control arms (1a) in their housings and secure them to the front suspension crossmember by tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltLOWER FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARMSM10(Front suspension crossmember side) 7.1 - 7.9
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Place the power assisted steering system pipe mounting bracket (1a) in position and fasten it to the front suspension crossmember using the bolt (1b).

2. Place the anti-roll bar (2a) complete with joints in its housing and secure it to the front suspension crossmember by tightening the bolts (2b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2bBoltFRONT ANTI-ROLL BARM8(Front suspension crossmember side) 3.6 - 4.4
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Using the hydraulic jack fitted with a suitable flange, place the front suspension crossmember back in its housing complete with lower track control arms and anti-roll bar.

1. Tighten the side bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1Side boltFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERM12(Bodyshell side) 10.8 - 13.2

2. Tighten the rear bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2Rear boltFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERM12(Bodyshell side) 10.8 - 13.2
FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2Rear boltFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERM10(Bodyshell side) 8.1 - 9.9

3. Tighten the bolts fixing the power assisted steering box to the rear suspension crossmember to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

3BoltPOWER STEERING BOXM14(Front suspension crossmember side) 11.7 - 14.3
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Remove the hydraulic jack fitted with a support tool from the front suspension crossmember.

Place the manual gearbox control lever support back in its housing and secure it using the bolts and the nuts.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1008A44 REAR RIGID MOUNT - R R.

Connect the front suspension lower track control arms to the steering knuckles.

1. Connect the front suspension lower track control arms to the steering knuckles and fasten them by tightening the nuts to the recomended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1NutINJECTORS(DIESEL)M8(Cylinder head side) 2.7 -4.0

2. Tighten the bolts fixing the front shock absorber forks to the lower track control arms to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2BoltFRONT DAMPER FORK ON WISHBONEM12(Lower track control arm side) 10.8 - 13.2
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Connect the front suspension anti-roll bar joints (1a) to the front shock absorber forks and secure them tightening the nuts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bNutFRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR JOINTSM10(Front shock absorber fork side) 4.1 - 5.0
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Tighten the bolts fixing the driveshafts to the differential internal driveshaft/intermediate driveshaft to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1BoltDRIVESHAFTM8(Differential internal driveshaft/intermediate driveshaft side) 3.6 - 4.4
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Remove the tools used for supporting the power unit safely.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1076B18 RIGID SECTION OF EXHAUST PIPE BETWEEN CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND SILENCER - R + R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1076A48 CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD - R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 5040A26 COMPRESSOR MOUNT - R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST SHIELD PROTECTION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R..

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B65 ENGINGE BAY DUSTGUARD PROTECTION IN LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 4450B12 FRONT OR REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R+R.

Refill the air conditioning refrigerant circuit

Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DEHYDRATE AND RECHARGE.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R.

Remove the vehicle from the lift.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES FRONT WHEEL TOW-IN ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY.

3.2 V6

Removing

Position the vehicle on a lift.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1076B82 LEFT EXHASUST PIPE BETWEEN CATALYTIC PRECONVERTER AND CONVERTER R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1076B84 RIGHT EXHAUST PIPE BETWEEN CARALYTIC PRECONVERTER AND CONVERTER R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 4450B12 FRONT OR REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R+R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B65 ENGINGE BAY DUSTGUARD PROTECTION IN LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST SHIELD PROTECTION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R..

1. Undo the bolts fixing the right driveshaft to the intermediate shaft.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the bolts fixing the left driveshaft to the differential internal shaft.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and disconnect the front suspension anti-roll bar joints (1b) from the front shock absorber forks.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the bolts fixing the front shock absorber forks to the lower track control arms. 2. Undo the nuts fixing the front suspension lower track control arms to the steering knuckles.

3. Using the tool disconnect the front suspension lower track control arms from the steering knuckles.

DescriptionCode
3Extractor1.821.169.000
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1008A44 REAR RIGID MOUNT - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1008B20 POWER UNIT INTERMEDIATE MOUNT FLEXIBLE BLOCK - REPLACE.

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the underbody reinforcements (1b).

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the front bolts (1a) and nuts (1b) fixing the gearbox control support.

2. Keep the plates.

3. Loosen the rear bolts fixing the gearbox control lever support.

4. Lower the gearbox hand control support at the front.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Position a hydraulic jack (1a) fitted with a suitable tool (1b) for supporting the front suspension crossmember.

2. Undo the bolts fixing the power assisted steering box to the front suspension crossmember.

3. Undo the rear bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell.

4. Undo the side bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Release the power assisted steering pipes from the bracket on the front suspension crossmember.

1. Lower the hydraulic jack slowly and remove the front suspension crossmember (1a) complete with lower track control arms (1b) and anti-roll bar (1c).

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. At the bench, undo the bolts (1a) and remove the anti-roll bar (1b) complete with joints.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the front suspension lower track control arms (1b).

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Refitting

1. Place the front suspension lower track control arms (1a) in their housings and secure them to the front suspension crossmember by tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltLOWER FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARMSM10(Front suspension crossmember side) 7.1 - 7.9
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Place the anti-roll bar (1a) complete with joints in its housing and secure it to the front suspension crossmember by tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltFRONT ANTI-ROLL BARM8(Front suspension crossmember side) 3.6 - 4.4
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Using the hydraulic jack fitted with a support tool, place the front suspension crossmember back in its housing complete with lower track control arms and anti-roll bar.

Fasten the power assisted steering pipes to the bracket on the front suspension crossmember.

1. Tighten the side bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1Side boltFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERM12(Bodyshell side) 10.8 - 13.2

2. Tighten the rear bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2Rear boltFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERM12(Bodyshell side) 10.8 - 13.2
FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2Rear boltFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERM10(Bodyshell side) 8.1 - 9.9

3. Tighten the bolts fixing the power assisted steering box to the rear suspension crossmember to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

3BoltPOWER STEERING BOXM14(Front suspension crossmember side) 11.7 - 14.3

4. Remove the hydraulic jack (4a) fitted with a suitable flange (4) for supporting the front suspension crossmember.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Remove the hydraulic jack fitted with a support tool from the front suspension crossmember.

Place the manual gearbox control lever support back in its housing and secure it using the bolts and the nuts.

Place the underbody reinforcements in position and secure them using the bolts.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1008B20 POWER UNIT INTERMEDIATE MOUNT FLEXIBLE BLOCK - REPLACE.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1008A44 REAR RIGID MOUNT - R R.

1. Connect the front suspension lower track control arms to the steering knuckles and fasten them by tightening the nuts to the recomended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1NutINJECTORS(DIESEL)M8(Cylinder head side) 2.7 -4.0

2. Tighten the bolts fixing the front shock absorber forks to the lower track control arms to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2BoltFRONT DAMPER FORK ON WISHBONEM12(Lower track control arm side) 10.8 - 13.2
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Connect the front suspension anti-roll bar joints (1a) to the front shock absorber forks and secure them tightening the nuts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bNutFRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR JOINTSM10(Front shock absorber fork side) 4.1 - 5.0
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Tighten the bolts fixing the left driveshaft to the differential internal shaft to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Tighten the bolts fixing the right driveshaft to the intermediate driveshaft to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST SHIELD PROTECTION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R..

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B65 ENGINGE BAY DUSTGUARD PROTECTION IN LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 4450B12 FRONT OR REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R+R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1076B84 RIGHT EXHAUST PIPE BETWEEN CARALYTIC PRECONVERTER AND CONVERTER R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1076B82 LEFT EXHASUST PIPE BETWEEN CATALYTIC PRECONVERTER AND CONVERTER R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.

Remove the vehicle from the lift.

1.9 JTD 16V

Removing

Position the vehicle on a lift.

Proceed with removal - 1016A10 SOUNDPROOFING COVER - R&R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1088D24 RIGID PIPE FOR COOLANT INLET TO WATER PUMP - R + R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1076B70 EXHAUST PIPE BETWEEN PRE-CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R R.

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the exhaust manifold lower heat shield (1b).

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the exhaust manifold upper heat shield (1b).

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and move the bonnet lock (1b) sideways without disconnect the bonnet release cable.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Fit the bracket (1a) on the exhaust manifold and secure it using the nut (1b).

2. Fit the bracket (2a) on the crankcase sump and secure it using the bolt (2b).

3. Fit the tool (3a) complete with support mountings (3b).

DescriptionCode
3aCrossmember1.820.581.000
DescriptionCode
3bSupport mountings1.870.650.000

4. Fit the tools (4a) and (4b), then connect them to the brackets fitted previously using the rods (4c).

DescriptionCode
4aCrossmember1.860.851.003
DescriptionCode
4bVertical support1.870.748.000
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Proceed with the removal

Op. 4450B12 FRONT OR REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R+R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B65 ENGINGE BAY DUSTGUARD PROTECTION IN LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST SHIELD PROTECTION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R..

1. Loosen the bands fastening the driveshaft boots to the intermediate driveshaft/differential internal driveshaft.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and disconnect the front suspension anti-roll bar joints (1b) from the front shock absorber forks.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the bolts fixing the front shock absorber forks to the lower track control arms. 2. Undo the nuts fixing the front suspension lower track control arms to the steering knuckles.

3. Using the tool disconnect the front suspension lower track control arms from the steering knuckles.

DescriptionCode
3Extractor1.821.169.000
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1008A44 REAR RIGID MOUNT - R R.

Undo the bolts and remove the flexible mounting for the power unit rear support.

1. Undo the front bolts (1a) and nuts (1b) fixing the gearbox control support.

2. Keep the plates.

3. Loosen the rear bolts fixing the gearbox control lever support.

4. Lower the gearbox control support at the front as necessary.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Position a hydraulic jack (1a) fitted with a suitable tool (1b) for supporting the front suspension crossmember.

2. Undo the bolts fixing the power assisted steering box to the front suspension crossmember.

3. Undo the rear bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell.

4. Undo the side bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Release the power assisted steering pipes from the bracket on the front suspension crossmember.

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Lower the hydraulic jack slowly and remove the front suspension crossmember (1a) complete with lower track control arms (1b) and anti-roll bar (1c).

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. At the bench, undo the bolts (1a) and remove the anti-roll bar (1b) complete with joints.

2. Undo the bolt (2a) and remove the power assisted steering system pipe mounting bracket (2b).

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the front suspension lower track control arms (1b).

FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Refitting

1. Place the front suspension lower track control arms (1a) in their housings and secure them to the front suspension crossmember by tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bBoltLOWER FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARMSM10(Front suspension crossmember side) 7.1 - 7.9
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Place the power assisted steering system pipe mounting bracket (1a) in position and fasten it to the front suspension crossmember using the bolt (1b).

2. Place the anti-roll bar (2a) complete with joints in its housing and secure it to the front suspension crossmember by tightening the bolts (2b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2bBoltFRONT ANTI-ROLL BARM8(Front suspension crossmember side) 3.6 - 4.4
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Using the hydraulic jack fitted with a support tool, place the front suspension crossmember back in its housing complete with lower track control arms and anti-roll bar.

Fasten the power assisted steering pipes to the bracket on the front suspension crossmember.

1. Tighten the side bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1Side boltFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERM12(Bodyshell side) 10.8 - 13.2

2. Tighten the rear bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2Rear boltFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERM12(Bodyshell side) 10.8 - 13.2
FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2Rear boltFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERM10(Bodyshell side) 8.1 - 9.9

3. Tighten the bolts fixing the power assisted steering box to the rear suspension crossmember to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

3BoltPOWER STEERING BOXM14(Front suspension crossmember side) 11.7 - 14.3
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Remove the hydraulic jack fitted with a support tool from the front suspension crossmember.

Place the manual gearbox control lever support back in its housing and secure it using the bolts and the nuts.

Place the power unit rear support flexible mounting in its housing and secure it to the crossmember tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

BoltINTERM RUBBER MOUNTM8(Front suspension crossmember side) 3.2 - 3.9

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1008A44 REAR RIGID MOUNT - R R.

1. Connect the front suspension lower track control arms to the steering knuckles and fasten them by tightening the nuts to the recomended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1NutINJECTORS(DIESEL)M8(Cylinder head side) 2.7 -4.0

2. Tighten the bolts fixing the front shock absorber forks to the lower track control arms to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2BoltFRONT DAMPER FORK ON WISHBONEM12(Lower track control arm side) 10.8 - 13.2
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Connect the front suspension anti-roll bar joints (1a) to the front shock absorber forks and secure them tightening the nuts (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bNutFRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR JOINTSM10(Front shock absorber fork side) 4.1 - 5.0
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Tighten the bands fastening the driveshaft boots to the intermediate driveshaft/differential internal driveshaft.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST SHIELD PROTECTION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R..

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B65 ENGINGE BAY DUSTGUARD PROTECTION IN LEFT FRONT WHEEL ARCH R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 4450B12 FRONT OR REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R+R.

Remove the tools used for supporting the power unit safely.

Place the bonnet lock in position and secure it using the nuts.

Place the exhaust manifold upper heat shield in its housing, then secure it using the nuts.

Place the exhaust manifold lower heat shield in its housing and secure it using the bolts.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1076B70 EXHAUST PIPE BETWEEN PRE-CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1088D24 RIGID PIPE FOR COOLANT INLET TO WATER PUMP - R + R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.

Refill the engine cooling system

Op. 0010T20 COOLANT CHECK DENSITY AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY.

Proceed with refitting - 1016A10 SOUNDPROOFING COVER - R&R.

Remove the vehicle from the lift.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES FRONT WHEEL TOW-IN ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY.

1.8 T.SPARK

Removing

  • Undo the nuts (1a) and move the bonnet lock (1b) sideways without disconnect the bonnet release cable.
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Fit two suitable brackets on the engine for safely supporting the power unit as illustrated.
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Fit the tool (1a) complete with mountings (1b).

DescriptionCode
1aCrossmember1.820.581.000
DescriptionCode
1bSupport mountings1.870.650.000

2. Fit the tools (2a) and (2b), then connect them to the brackets fitted previously using the rods (2c).

DescriptionCode
2aCrossmember1.860.851.003
DescriptionCode
2bVertical support1.870.748.000
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Undo the bolts fixing the driveshafts to the differential internal driveshaft/intermediate driveshaft.
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Undo the nuts (1a) and disconnect the front suspension anti-roll bar joints (1b) from the front shock absorber forks.
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Undo the bolts fixing the front shock absorber forks to the lower track control arms.
  • Undo the nuts fixing the front suspension lower track control arms to the steering knuckles.
  • Using the tool disconnect the front suspension lower track control arms from the steering knuckles.
DescriptionCode
3Extractor1.821.169.000
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Undo the front bolts (1a) and nuts (1b) fixing the gearbox control support.
  • Keep the plates.
  • Loosen the rear bolts fixing the gearbox control lever support.
  • Lower the gearbox control support at the front as necessary.
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Support the front suspension crossmember using the hydraulic jack (1a) fitted with a suitable flange (1b).
  • Undo the bolts fixing the power assisted steering box to the front suspension crossmember.
  • Undo the rear bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell.
  • Undo the side bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell.
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Lower the hydraulic jack slowly and remove the front suspension crossmember (1a) complete with lower track control arms (1b) and anti-roll bar (1c).
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • At the bench, undo the bolts (1a) and remove the anti-roll bar (1b) complete with joints.
  • Undo the bolt (2a) and remove the power assisted steering system pipe mounting bracket (2b).
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the front suspension lower track control arms (1b).
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Refitting

  • Place the front suspension lower track control arms (1a) in their housings and secure them to the front suspension crossmember by tightening the bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.
FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
1bBoltLOWER FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARMSM10(Front suspension crossmember side) 7.1 - 7.9
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Place the power assisted steering system pipe mounting bracket (1a) in position and fasten it to the front suspension crossmember using the bolt (1b).
  • Place the anti-roll bar (2a) complete with joints in its housing and secure it to the front suspension crossmember by tightening the bolts (2b) to the recommended torque.
FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
2bBoltFRONT ANTI-ROLL BARM8(Front suspension crossmember side) 3.6 - 4.4
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Using the hydraulic jack fitted with a suitable flange, place the front suspension crossmember back in its housing complete with lower track control arms and anti-roll bar.

1. Tighten the side bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
1Side boltFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERM12(Bodyshell side) 10.8 - 13.2

2. Tighten the rear bolts fixing the front suspension crossmember to the bodyshell to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
2Rear boltFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERM12(Bodyshell side) 10.8 - 13.2
FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
2Rear boltFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBERM10(Bodyshell side) 8.1 - 9.9

3. Tighten the bolts fixing the power assisted steering box to the rear suspension crossmember to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
3BoltPOWER STEERING BOXM14(Front suspension crossmember side) 11.7 - 14.3
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Remove the hydraulic jack fitted with a support flange from the front suspension crossmember.
  • Place the manual gearbox control lever support back in its housing and secure it using the bolts and the nuts.
  • Op. 1008A44 REAR RIGID MOUNT - R R
  • Connect the front suspension lower track control arms to the steering knuckles.

1. Connect the front suspension lower track control arms to the steering knuckles and fasten them by tightening the nuts to the recomended torque.

FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
1NutLOWER FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARMSM14(Steering knuckle side) 8.1 - 9.9

2. Tighten the bolts fixing the front shock absorber forks to the lower track control arms to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
2BoltFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER FORK TO TRACK CONTROL ARMM12(Lower track control arm side) 10.8 - 13.2
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Connect the front suspension anti-roll bar joints (1a) to the front shock absorber forks and secure them tightening the nuts (1b) to the recommended torque.
FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
1bNutFRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR JOINTSM10(Front shock absorber fork side) 4.1 - 5.0
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R
  • Tighten the bolts fixing the driveshafts to the differential internal driveshaft/intermediate driveshaft to the recommended torque.
FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
1BoltDRIVESHAFTM8(Differential internal driveshaft/intermediate driveshaft side) 3.6 - 4.4
FRONT SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

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