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)10 · 44 Suspension and wheels
10 · Steering & suspension

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
  1. 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.

Hand using a chisel to move the bearing inner race away from the wheel hub. Part 1 is labeled on the bearing inner race.
  1. 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.
Press setup with plate 1.820.047.002, half-rings 1.820.223.000, and extractor grip 1.821.171.000 shown for removing the bearing inner race from the wheel hub. Part 1 is labeled on the bearing inner race.

if this is not the case, proceed with replacing the wheel hub.

  1. Check the rolling bearing for signs of cracks, seizing or sticking; if necessary, replace the bearing.
  2. Proceed with replacing the nut securing the constant velocity joint before refitting.
  3. 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.
Exploded view of the steering knuckle assembly showing parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Part 1 is the steering knuckle, part 2 is the track control arm, part 3 is the ball joint, part 4 is the nut, and part 5 is the ball joint mounting bracket.

INSPECTIONS AND CHECKS

  1. 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.
  2. 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

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