Rear wishbone - r r
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Rear suspension › Rear wishbone - r r
REAR WISHBONE - R R
Removing
Position the vehicle on the ramp
Proceed with removal
Op. 4450B11 TYRE INFLATION VALVE CAP - REPLACE
1. Undo bolt (1a) and disconnect the rear suspension rear wishbone (1b) from the rear steering knuckle.
2. Remove the spacer.
3. Undo the bolt (3a) and remove the rear suspension rear wishbone (3b).
Refitting
1. Refit the rear suspension rear wishbone (1a) and secure temporarily by means of nut (1b).
2. Connect the rear suspension rear wishbone (2a) with spacer (2b) to the rear steering knuckle and secure it by screwing in bolt (2c) without tightening.
1. Place the suspension in a geometric configuration so that the difference in height between dimension D-C is 13 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 connecting the track control arms to the shock absorber to the recommended torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolt | REAR SUSPENSION REAR WISHBONES | M12 | (Rear wheel hub stub axle side.) 11.1 ÷ 13.5 |
Proceed with refitting
Op. 4450B11 TYRE INFLATION VALVE CAP - REPLACE.
Remove the car from the ramps.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 4450A40 REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT.
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