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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Engine - position on stand and remove

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Engine and power unit › Engine - position on stand and remove
EngineEngine - position on stand and remove

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

Operation 1004D40 · REMOVE ENGINE AND WASH

1.9 JTS, 2.2 JTS

Removing

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1.9 JTD 16V, 2.4 JTD 20V

Removing

1. Fit the flywheel lock.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1860846000Counter-torqueFlywheel lock

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the engine flywheel (2b).

The bolts fixing the flywheel are pre-treated with sealant, therefore they should be replaced each time they are removed.

- Remove the flywheel lock.

3. Undo the bolts (3a) and remove the flywheel guard (3b).

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Position the engine on the support tools (1a) and overhaul tools (1b).

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1871000000BracketPositioning engine on overhaul stand
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1871000000Overhaul standEngine support for overhauling
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

Refitting

- Remove the engine from the tools used for supporting it.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1871000000Overhaul standEngine support for overhauling
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1871000000BracketPositioning engine on overhaul stand

- Place the rear flywheel guard in its housing and secure it using the bolts.

- Place the flywheel lock in its housing.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1860846000Counter-torqueFlywheel lock

- Place the flywheel in its housing and secure it by tightening the new bolts to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Engine flywheelBolt (pretreated to replace)M12(crankshaft side) 14.4 - 17.6

1.9 JTD 16v

1.9 JTD 8v

- Remove the flywheel lock.

1.9 JTD 8V

- Unscrew the bolts and remove the engine flywheel, then refer to

Op. 1024B22 ENGINE FLYWHEEL - R.R WITH CLUTCH REMOVED FOR VERSIONS WITH MANUAL GEARBOX

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the flywheel guard (1b).

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Fit the support (1a) on the engine block (1b).

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1871000000Overhaul standEngine overhaul
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Using the tool and a hydraulic lift, place the engine on the overhaul stand.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1871000000Overhaul standEngine overhaul
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

- Support the engine using the tools and a hydraulic lift.

- Undo the bolts fixing the engine block to the overhaul stand support.

- Fit the flywheel guard and secure it using the bolts.

- Fit the engine flywheel with reference to

Op. 1024B22 ENGINE FLYWHEEL - R.R WITH CLUTCH REMOVED FOR VERSIONS WITH MANUAL GEARBOX

3.2 JTS

Rest on the stand

1. Fit the tool (1a) on the engine crankcase and, using a hydraulic lift, position the engine (1b) on the rotating overhaul stand.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1871000000Overhaul standEngine overhaul
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

Removal from the stand

- Support the engine using a hydraulic lift, undo the tool fastenings on the crankcase and then remove the engine from the overhaul stand.

1.8

Removing

1. Fit the overhaul stand bracket on the engine block.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1871000000Overhaul standEngine overhaul

- Apply suitable chains to the engine and support it using a suitable hydraulic hoist.

2. Position the engine on the overhaul stand.

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

Refitting

- Apply suitable chains to the engine and,supporting it with a suitable hydraulic hoist, remove it from the overhaul stand and position it onto a workbench.

- Remove the overhaul stand bracket from the engine block.

Parts & tools for this job Staging For 2005 Alfa Romeo 159

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