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Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual (1995-2000)10 · 44 Suspension and wheels
10 · Steering & suspension

Checking the front wheel alignment

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Wheel alignment › Checking the front wheel alignment
44 Suspension and wheelsChecking the front wheel alignment

CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

  • Inflate the tyres to the specified pressure.
  • Fill with fuel and the specified oils and fluids.
  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Sway the car a few times to settle the suspensions.
  1. Position the reference tool on the on the car resting surface.
  2. Using a surface gauge measure the distance "A" between the car resting surface and the centre of the steering knuckle fastening screw. With the help of a millimetred rule measure the distance found.
  3. Using the surface gauge measure the distance "B" between the car resting surface and the centre of the wishbone pin. With the help of the millimetred rule measure the distance found.
Front wheel alignment diagram showing reference tool, surface gauge measuring distances A and B
  • Calculate the difference between dimension "B" and dimension "A" and check that it is with the specified limits.
Front alignment B-A
SPIDER 3.0 V6SPIDER 1.8 T.S. 16v 2.0 T.S. 16vGT V 1.8 T.S. 16v 2.0 T.S. 16v
-36 ± 5 mm*-33 ± 5 mm*-32 ± 5 mm*
-46 ± 5 mm**-42 ± 5 mm**-43 ± 5 mm**

* To '97 versions
** '98 versions

NOTE: If the alignment values are not within the specified values change both suspension springs.

CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

  • Inflate the tyres to the specified pressure.
  • Fill with fuel and the specified oils and fluids
  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Sway the car a few times to settle the suspensions.
  1. Position the reference tool on the car resting surface.
  2. Using a surface gauge measure the distance "C" between the car resting surface and the fulcrum of the spring carrier arm. With the help of a millimetred rule measure the distance found.
  3. Using the surface gauge measure the distance "D" between the car resting surface and the rear wheel centre. With the help of the millimetred rule measure the distance found.
Rear wheel alignment diagram showing reference tool, surface gauge measuring distances C and D
  • Calculate the difference between dimension "C" and dimension "D" and check that it is with the specified limits.
Rear alignment C - D
SPIDER 3.0 V6SPIDER 1.8 T.S. 16v 2.0 T.S. 16vGT V 1.8 T.S. 16v 2.0 T.S. 16v
-74 ± 5 mm*-74 ± 5 mm*-77 ± 5 mm*
-72 ± 3 mm**-74 ± 5 mm**-77 ± 5 mm**

* To '97 versions
** '98 versions

NOTE: If the alignment values are not within the specified values change both suspension springs.

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

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