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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)14 · Suspension and wheels
14 · Steering & suspension

Damper lower fork - r r

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
Section
Front suspension › Damper lower fork - r r
Suspension and wheelsDamper lower fork - r r

DAMPER LOWER FORK - R R

Operation 4410A80 · FRONT DAMPERS AND SPRINGS

Removing

Position the vehicle on the ramp

Proceed with removal

Op. 4450B10 TYRE INFLATION VALVE CAP - REPLACE

1. Release the front brake caliper flexible pipe from the mounting bracket.

DAMPER LOWER FORK - R R

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and disconnect the front anti-roll bar joint (1b) from the fork.

2. Undo the bolt securing the front suspension lower damper connection fork to the lower wishbone, damper side.

3. Undo the bolt securing the front suspension lower damper connection fork to the lower wishbone, lower wishbone side.

DAMPER LOWER FORK - R R

1. Undo the nut (1a) and disconnect the front upper wishbone (1b) from the knuckle using the tool (1c).

NameCountry
1cExtractor1.821.169.000
DAMPER LOWER FORK - R R

1. Remove the lower fork connecting the front suspension damper to the lower wishbone.

DAMPER LOWER FORK - R R

Refitting

Refit the lower fork connecting the front suspension damper to the lower wishbone.

1. Connect the front upper wisbhone (1a) to the knuckle and secure by tightening the nut (1b) to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1bNutFRONT SUSPENSION TOP LEVERM10(Steering knuckle side) 4.3 ÷ 4.7
DAMPER LOWER FORK - R R

1. Tighten the bolt securing the lower fork connecting the front suspension damper to the lower wishbone, damper side, to the specified torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1BoltFRONT DAMPER FORK ON WISHBONEM12(Shock absorber side) 7.2 ÷ 8.8

2. Connect the front anti-roll bar joint (2a) to the fork and tighten the nut (2b) to the specified torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

2bNutFRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR JOINTSM10(Front shock absorber fork side) 4.1 ÷ 5.0

3. Fit the bolt (3a) and screw in the nut (3b) without tightening it.

DAMPER LOWER FORK - R R

1. Position the suspension in such a way that the difference between the distance B-A is 48 mm.

this distance is valid for all versions and does not depend on the weight of the vehicle and is designed to prevent torsional pre-loading of the flexible bushes.

DAMPER LOWER FORK - R R

1. Tighten the bolt securing the lower fork connecting the front suspension damper to the lower wishbone, lower wishbone side, to the specified torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

1BoltFRONT DAMPER FORK ON WISHBONEM12(Lower track control arm side) 10.8 ÷ 13.2
DAMPER LOWER FORK - R R

Fit the front brake caliper flexible pipe to the mounting bracket.

Proceed with refitting

Op. 4450B10 TYRE INFLATION VALVE CAP - REPLACE.

Remove the car from the ramps.

Proceed with refitting

Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES FRONT WHEEL TOW-IN ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY.

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