Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 Introduction and contents02 00 Technical data and maintenance03 10 Engine – T. Spark 16V04 10 Engine – 3.0 V605 18 Clutch06 21 Gearbox07 27 Front axle08 33 Brakes09 41 Steering10 44 Suspension and wheels11 Variants – 2.0 V6 Turbo (GTV and Spider)12 Variants – 3.0 V6 24V13 Variants – Euro 3 models14 50 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning15 70 Bodywork16 Variants – heating and air conditioning (2.0 V6 Turbo and 3.0 V6 24V)17 55 Electric system18 Electric system diagnosis – 1995-96 cars (incl. V6 Turbo and 24V)19 Electric system diagnosis – from May '97 cars20 Electric system diagnosis – '98 to 2000 cars21 Right-hand drive variants
Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual (1995-2000)02 · 00 Technical data and maintenance
02 · Maintenance

Checking the Handbrake Stroke

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Maintenance › Checking the Handbrake Stroke
00 Technical data and maintenanceChecking the Handbrake Stroke

Checking the Handbrake Stroke

  1. Move the control lever to the third - fourth click on the toothed sector, with the lever in this position check that the wheels are locked.
  2. If not, tighten the adjustment screw until the wheels are locked.
Handbrake control lever and adjustment screw
  • Exerting a force of appr. 30 kg on the control lever check that there are 3 clicks on the toothed sector.
  • Check the wheels are free when the lever is in the rest position.

Checking the Power Steering Oil Level

  • With the engine stationary, clean the power steering tank cover and the areas surrounding it.
  1. Disconnect the breather pipe from the cover on the tank.
  2. Remove the cover checking that the level reaches the upper notch on the dipstick.
Power steering oil tank with dipstick and breather pipe
  • If necessary top up with the specified oil proceeding as follows:
  • Start the engine and wait for the level of the oil in the tank to stabilize.
  • With the engine running, turn the steering wheel completely to the right and left a few times.
  • Top up to the "MAX" level then refit the cover and insert the breather pipe.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider

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