Trouble Diagnosis And Corrections - Alfa Romeo alfa 33 Workshop Manual

DATA FOR SHOCK ABSORBER CALIBRATION
Low speed
High speed
NOTE: Values to be measured with shock absorbers
TIGHTENING TORQUES
Bolts securing Panhard bar to body
Bolts securing front and rear tie rods to body
Bolts securing stem pin to axle
Brake hydraulic system rigid tube connections
Brake hydraulic system flexible hose connections _.

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTIONS

When rear suspensions are suspected of being noisy, carry out a careful check to determine if the noise actually originates in
the rear suspensions or if it is due to the tires, road surface, exhaust system, engine, transaxle or wheel bearings.
Condition
Noise
May 1983
REAR SUSPENSION
Compression
Extension
Compression
Extension
at 20
N-m
6 8 . 6 7 + 8 6 . 3 5
3 3 . 3 5 + 3 8 . 2 6
39.24 + 48.1
7 . 8 5 + 9 . 8
9 . 8 + 1 4 . 7
Probable cause
Loose wheel screws
One or more attaching bolts loosen
Lack of lubricating grease on
bearings
Faulty shock absorber
Damaged or worn wheel bearing
Wheel and tire out-of-balance
Damage to rubber parts such as
lower arm bushing
2 5 - 1 0
N 5 9 f 1 4 7 (6+ 1 5 ) (13.23G33.07)
2 7 5 f 4 1 2 (28+42) (61.73G92.59)
638 f 834
kg-m
7
3.4 3.9
4
0.8 + 1
1 1.5
Tighten to specified torque
Tighten to specified torque
Lubricate as required
Replace
Replace
Balance
Replace damaged parts
542.147
50.63 + 62.93
24.58 + 28.2
29.92 + 35.43
5.78 + 7.23
7.23 + 10.85
Corrective action