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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 rear wheel toe-in

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Wheel alignment › Checking the rear wheel toe-in
44 Suspension and wheelsChecking the rear wheel toe-in
Caster "β"
SPIDERGTV
3.0 V61.8 T.S. 16v
2.0 T.S. 16v		1.8 T.S. 16v
2.0 T.S. 16v
3°8' ± 30'*3°9' ± 30'*3°12' ± 30'*
2°45' ± 30'**2°55' ± 30'**2°59' ± 30'**

* To '97 versions
** '98 versions

Caster angle β on the front suspension strut

NOTE: If the values are not within the specified limits, body squaring should be checked (see GROUP 70).

CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL TOE-IN

  • Using suitable tools, check that the toe-in is within the specified limits.
Rear wheel toe-in measurement points D1 and D2
Rear wheel toe-in D2 - D1
SPIDER - GTV
+2.5 ± 0.5 mm*
+3.0 ± 0.5 mm**

* To '97 versions
** '98 versions

If the toe-in is other than specified proceed as follows:

  1. Slacken the fastenings of the adjustment rods.
  2. Turn the rods, until reaching the specified value

NOTE: Adjustment should be carried out working on the rods of both wheels.

  • Tighten the rod fastenings to the specified torque.
Rear adjustment rod 1 and fastenings 2

59 ÷ 73 Nm
6.0 ÷ 7.4 Kgm

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

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