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).
- Disconnect the gear engagement cable from its fastening pin.
- Disconnect the gear selection cable from the lever.
13 ÷ 16 Nm
1.3 ÷ 1.6 Kgm
- Raise the mat and remove the cable fastening clamps.
- Working under the car, remove the front and centre section of the exhaust piping (see GROUP 10).
- Remove the heat shield of the catalyst.
- 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. - Retrieve the cables pulling them from below. If necessary cut the cable lead grommet.
- Working in the engine compartment, remove the air cleaner complete with inlet sleeve (see GROUP 10).
- Disconnect the cables from the gear engagement device.
- Remove the clamps fastening the cable to the bracket on the gearbox.
- Retrieve the cables.
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