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Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Engine - position on stand and remove

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
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

2.2 JTS

Removing

- Remove the two manual gearbox locating bushes from the engine block.

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

2. Use a mechanical hoist with chains to lift the engine and place it on the overhaul stand.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1871000000Overhaul standOverhaul engine
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

Refitting

- Use a hydraulic hoist with chains to remove the engine from the overhaul stand and place it on a platform.

- Remve the overhaul stand flange from the engine.

- Refit the two manual gearbox centering bushes in their seats on the engine block.

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.

2.4 JTD 20v

Secure and support the engine using a hydraulic lift fitted with chains.

1. Adjust the moving tensioner (1a) for the single drive belt using the spanner (1b), then insert the tool (1c) in the opening in the tensioner.

DescriptionCodeFunction
1bSpanner1.860.966.000Tensioning auxiliary shaft belt
DescriptionCodeFunction
1cLock1.870.645.000Tensioning auxiliary shaft belt

2. Remove the protective plug for the auxiliar shaft drive belt cam tensioner.

3. Undo the bolt retaining the cam tensioner.

4. Remove the auxiliary shaft drive belt.

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Undo the fixing nut (1a) and disconnect the electrical connection from the alternator (1b).

DescriptionConnector
1bAlternatorA010A
DescriptionConnector
1bAlternatorA010B
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the alternator (1b).

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the alternator upper mounting bracket (1b).

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the rear engine support (1b).

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the engine oil level sensor.

DescriptionConnector
1Engine oil level sensorK032

2. Fit the rear bracket for positioning the engine on the overhaul stand.

DescriptionCodeFunction
2Brackets1.861.001.039Engine support on overhaul stand
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the air conditioning compressor.

DescriptionConnector
1Air conditioning compressor engagement electro-magnetL020

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the air conditioning compressor and front engine support assembly (2b).

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Fit the front bracket for positioning the engine on the overhaul stand.

DescriptionCodeFunction
1Brackets1.861.001.039Engine support on overhaul stand
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Undo the fixing nuts (1a) and remove the heat shield (1b) for the exhaust manifold.

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Open the band (1a) and disconnect the fluid return pipe from the turbocharger (1b).

2. Undo the connector (2a) and disconnect the oil supply pipe (2b) to the turbocharger from the crankcase.

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Undo the bolts (1a) fixing the rigid EGR pipe (1b) to the exhaust manifold and remove the gasket (1c).

2. Undo the nuts (2a) securing the exhaust manifold (2b) to the cylinder head.

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Undo the bolt fixing the turbine mounting bracket to the crankcase.

2. Remove the exhaust manifold and turbocharger assembly (2a) and the metal gasket (2b).

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Undo the fixing bolt (1a) and remove the power assisted pump protective shield (1b).

2. Using a hydraulic lift, place the engine (2a) on the overhaul stand (2b).

DescriptionCodeFunction
2bOverhaul stand1.861.000.000Support the engine

It is possible to use the following stand as an alternative to the overhaul stand mentioned above:

DescriptionCodeFunction
Overhaul stand1.871.001.000Support the engine

Fasten the mounting brackets to the overhaul stand.

Release the engine from the hydraulic lift.

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

Proceed as follows to remove the engine from the overhaul stand.

Secure and support the engine using a hydraulic lift fitted with chains.

Undo the fastenings and remove the engine complete with mounting brackets.

Remove the brackets for positioning the engine on the overhaul stand from the crankcase.

DescriptionCodeFunction
Brackets1.861.001.039Engine support on overhaul stand

1. Place a new metal gasket (1a) in position and then fit the exhaust manifold and turbine assembly (1b).

2. Tighten the bolt fixing the turbine mounting bracket to the crankcase.

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Tighten the nuts (1a) fixing the exhaust manifold (1b) to the cylinder head and check the torque.

Value daNmFasteningComponentØ
1a2.5NutEXHAUST MANIFOLD/SM8

2. Place the new gasket (2a) in position and tighten the bolts (2b) fixing the rigid EGR pipe (2c) to the exhaust manifold/turbine tightening to torque.

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Connect the oil return pipe from the turbocharger (1a) and secure it using the band (1b).

2. Connect the turbocharger oil supply pipe (2a) to the crankcase and tighten the connector (2b) to the recommended torque.

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Place the exhaust manifold heat shield (1a) in position and tighten the fixing nuts (1b) checking the torque.

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Place the air conditioning compressor and front engine support assembly (1a) in position and tighten the fixing bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

2. Connect the electrical connection for the air conditioning compressor.

DescriptionConnector
2Air conditioning compressor engagement electro-magnetL020
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Connect the electrical connection for the engine oil level sensor.

DescriptionConnector
1Engine oil level sensorK032

2. Fit the protective shield (2a) for the power assisted steering pump in place and tighten the fixing bolt (2b).

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Fit the rear engine support (1a) in place and tighten the fixing bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

Value daNmFasteningComponentØ
1b5BoltRIGID REAR SUPPORT POWER UNITM10 X 1.25
Value daNmFasteningComponentØ
1b2.5BoltRIGID REAR SUPPORT POWER UNITM8
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Fit the upper alternator mounting bracket (1a) and tighten the fixing bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Fit the alternator (1a) in place and tighten the fixing bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

Value daNmFasteningComponentØ
1b5NutALTERNATOR ASSEMBLYM10 X 1.25
Value daNmFasteningComponentØ
1b7NutALTERNATOR ASSEMBLYM12 X 1.25
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

1. Connect the electrical connection to the alternator.

DescriptionConnector
1AlternatorA010A
DescriptionConnector
1AlternatorA010B
ENGINE - POSITION ON STAND AND REMOVE

Place the engine components single belt in position using a spanner on the moving tensioner.

Release the engine from the hydraulic lift.

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