Inspections and checks
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1995–2000
- Section
- Wheels and hubs › Inspections and checks
44 Suspension and wheelsInspections and checks
- Using a suitable chisel, move the bearing inner race away from the wheel hub.
NOTE: the inner race must be moved sufficiently to allow the plate described in the next point to be inserted.
- Working on the press and using plate N° 1.820.047.002, half-rings N° 1.820.223.000 and extractor (grip) N° 1.821.171.000, remove the bearing inner race from the wheel hub.
if this is not the case, proceed with replacing the wheel hub.
- Check the rolling bearing for signs of cracks, seizing or sticking; if necessary, replace the bearing.
- Proceed with replacing the nut securing the constant velocity joint before refitting.
- Check the condition of the ball joint fixing the steering knuckle to the track control arm looking for distortions, excess wear, cracks, sticking or signs of oxidation and, if necessary, replace the ball joint.
INSPECTIONS AND CHECKS
- Check that the inner surfaces of the steering knuckle do not show signs of seizing, that the arms are not damaged and do not show signs of impact, distortions or breaks; if this is not the case, proceed with replacing the steering knuckle.
- Check that the surfaces of the wheel hub are not damaged and do not show signs of impact or breaks;
Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider
- PARTWheel bearingSearch: Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider 1995 wheel bearing
- TOOLBearing puller kitSearch: wheel bearing puller kit
- PARTCV boot kitSearch: Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider 1995 cv boot kit
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