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)09 · 41 Steering
09 · Steering & suspension

Dis-assembly/reassembly

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Power steering › Dis-assembly/reassembly
41 SteeringDis-assembly/reassembly
  1. Disconnect the unions of the oil inlet and outlet pipes from the power steering box.
Power steering box with torque values

29 ÷ 32 Nm
3.0 ÷ 3.3 Kgm

38 ÷ 42 Nm
3.9 ÷ 4.3 kgm

Only for version with 4-cylinder engine

  1. Disconnect the relay rod of the gear engagement rods from the pin on the steering box.

– Remove the front crossmember (see GROUP 44).

Steering box with relay rod disconnection
  1. Slacken the two screws and separate the steering box from the crossmember.
Steering box separated from crossmember with torque values

43 ÷ 47 Nm
4.4 ÷ 4.8 Kgm

When refitting, if necessary, adjust the track rods to the correct toe-in value as described in GROUP 44.

DIS-ASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

  1. Slacken the track rod locknut.
  2. Slacken the track rods and remove them from the arm.
  3. Slacken the clamps and remove the bellows.
Track rods and bellows with torque values

10 ÷ 15 Nm
1.0 ÷ 1.5 Kgm

When reassembling lubricate the contact area between the bellows and the shaft with silicone grease so that with the clamp installed and closed at the next to last or third to last tooth, the side arm turns freely inside the bellows.

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

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