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
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE
Removing
Removing
1. Fit the flywheel lock.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860846000 | Counter-torque | Flywheel 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).
1. Position the engine on the support tools (1a) and overhaul tools (1b).
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871000000 | Bracket | Positioning engine on overhaul stand |
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871000000 | Overhaul stand | Engine support for overhauling |
Refitting
- Remove the engine from the tools used for supporting it.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871000000 | Overhaul stand | Engine support for overhauling |
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871000000 | Bracket | Positioning 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.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860846000 | Counter-torque | Flywheel lock |
- Place the flywheel in its housing and secure it by tightening the new bolts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine flywheel | Bolt (pretreated to replace) | M12 | (crankshaft side) 14.4 - 17.6 | 1.9 JTD 16v 1.9 JTD 8v |
- Remove the flywheel lock.
- 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).
1. Fit the support (1a) on the engine block (1b).
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871000000 | Overhaul stand | Engine overhaul |
1. Using the tool and a hydraulic lift, place the engine on the overhaul stand.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871000000 | Overhaul stand | Engine overhaul |
- 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
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.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871000000 | Overhaul stand | Engine overhaul |
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.
Removing
1. Fit the overhaul stand bracket on the engine block.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871000000 | Overhaul stand | Engine overhaul |
- Apply suitable chains to the engine and support it using a suitable hydraulic hoist.
2. Position the engine on the overhaul stand.
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.
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