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)07 · 27 Front axle
07 · Steering & suspension

Inspections

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Axle shafts › Inspections
27 Front axleInspections
  1. Remove the flexible retainer ring.
  2. Using tools no. 1.821.165.000 and no. 1.821.161.000, remove the constant velocity joint from the axle shaft.
Diagram showing removal of constant velocity joint using tools 1.821.165.000 and 1.821.161.000
  1. Position the constant velocity joint on the axle shaft and using a soft hammer, push it into its housing. Fill the boot and grease the joint with appr. 120 g of the specified grease.
Diagram showing installation of constant velocity joint into housing

INSPECTIONS

Degrease the joint components with fuel oil and check the balls and their housings for signs of wear and cracks. Check the shaft for distortion, cracks and signs of wear.

RE-ASSEMBLY

  1. Install a new protection boot.
  2. Position the flexible retainer ring in its housing.
  3. Compress the ring with the fastening clamp.
Diagram showing installation of flexible retainer ring and compression
Diagram showing installation of inner boot fastening clamp using tool 1.820.082.000

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

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