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)06 · 21 Gearbox
06 · Transmission

Cable control

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Outside gearbox controls › Cable control
21 GearboxCable control

CABLE CONTROL

GEAR ENGAGEMENT AND SELECTION CABLES

Removing / Refitting

  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Remove the tunnel console (see GROUP 70).
  1. Disconnect the gear engagement cable from its fastening pin.
  2. Disconnect the gear selection cable from the lever.
Gear engagement and selection cables disconnected at the tunnel console.

13 ÷ 16 Nm
1.3 ÷ 1.6 Kgm

  1. Raise the mat and remove the cable fastening clamps.
Hand removing cable fastening clamps from the mat.
  • Working under the car, remove the front and centre section of the exhaust piping (see GROUP 10).
  • Remove the heat shield of the catalyst.
  1. Withdraw the cable lead grommet from the body pulling the cables downwards.
    NOTE: Take care not to damage the reverse gear release cable (A) which is fastened to the gearshift lever.
  2. Retrieve the cables pulling them from below. If necessary cut the cable lead grommet.
Cable lead grommet being withdrawn from the body with reverse gear release cable (A) shown.
  • Working in the engine compartment, remove the air cleaner complete with inlet sleeve (see GROUP 10).
    1. Disconnect the cables from the gear engagement device.
    2. Remove the clamps fastening the cable to the bracket on the gearbox.
  • Retrieve the cables.
Cables disconnected from gear engagement device in engine compartment.

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

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