4410D10 FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME - R+R - Alfa - 159 - eLearn

939010848 - 4410D10 FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME - R+R

) - Position the vehicle on a lift.- Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the battery terminal (-).

	Description	Connector
-	Battery	See A001 BATTERY

1. Undo the fixing bolt (1a) and disconnect the steering column (1b) from the steering box.

The bolt is the pre-treated type and it therefore cannot be reused when refitting.

Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R 1. Undo the nuts securing the front suspension lower wishbones to the wheel steering knuckles.2. Undo the bolts securing the lower forks connecting the front suspension shock absorbers to the lower wishbone, lower wishbone side.

1. Undo the nuts fixing the steering rods to the steering knuckles.2. Disconnect the steering rods (2a) from the front steering knuckle using the tool (2b).

Tool	Description	Function	Validity
1871000700	Extractor	Extracting steering rod from steering knuckle

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and disconnect the front suspension anti-roll bar joints (1b).

1. Undo the lower bolts securing the reinforcements to the front suspension frame.

- Disconnect the front suspension lower wishbones from the wheel steering knuckle assemblies. Op. 1076B72 INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST PIPE WITH HOSE SECTION - R+R 1. Undo the bolts fixing the power unit lower reaction rod, engine crankcase sump side.

1. Undo the bolts fixing the power unit rear support flexible mounting, rigid support side.

- Secure the engine cooling radiator to the headlamp beam.- Draw off the power assisted steering fluid from the reservoir using a suitable syringe.1. Undo the connector (1a) and disconnect the supply pipe from the pump to the power assisted steering box (1b), power assisted steering box side.2. Undo the connector (2a) and disconnect the return pipe from the power steering box to the intermediate pipe (2b), power assisted steering box side.

1. Undo the bolts fixing the front suspension frame to the bodyshell.

1. Position a hydraulic lift (1a) using tools (1b) to support the front suspension frame.

Tool	Description	Function	Validity
1870835001	Hydraulic lift	Rear suspension crossmember support

Tool	Description	Function	Validity
2000002300	Support	Supporting front suspension frame