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Changing the guide bushes (columns) on Alfa Romeo 147

Written By: Romain LEPEE (and one other contributor)
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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

00:30:00 - 01:00:00

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Introduction

tutorial made on Alfa romeo 1.9 JTD 115cv

The operation consists of accessing the columns, removing the old ones, and refitting the new ones with suitable grease (provided in the kit), new bellows, new bolts and finally new screws coated with thread lock.

  1. Tools: 13 mm flat or socket wrench, 17 mm flat wrench.

    • Tools: 13 mm flat or socket wrench, 17 mm flat wrench.

    • Work safely! Use jack stands and a chock for the opposite wheel.

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  2. Chock the vehicle and secure it.

    • Chock the vehicle and secure it.

    • Remove the wheel.

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  3. There are 2 columns per stirrup. One upper and one lower. The 13 key is placed at the end of the column

    • There are 2 columns per stirrup. One upper and one lower.

    • The 13 key is placed at the end of the column

    • The 17 key is used to act on the lock nut.

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  4. Unscrew the 13 screw and remove the socket. Unscrew the 13 screw and remove the socket. Unscrew the 13 screw and remove the socket.

    • Unscrew the 13 screw and remove the socket.

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  5. Use the supplied grease to prepare the new socket. Clean the housing with a cloth. Change the bellows.

    • Use the supplied grease to prepare the new socket.

    • Clean the housing with a cloth.

    • Change the bellows.

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  6. go back in reverse. Recommended tightening: 5.0 m.kg (source RTA Alfa Romeo 147) For the front brake columns: 4.8 to 5.2 m.kg

    • go back in reverse.

    • Recommended tightening: 5.0 m.kg (source RTA Alfa Romeo 147)

    • For the front brake columns: 4.8 to 5.2 m.kg

    • Tightening the wheel bolts to torque: 7.7 to 9.5 m.kg

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Romain LEPEE

Member since: 08/19/2016

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3 Comments

Good morning,

When changing the pads I noticed that the caliper was no longer moving and so I tried to free the columns without success.

Romain LEPEE - Reply

Good morning

A bit the same question as Sylvain, symptoms before changing these parts?

THANKS

Pierrick MALESCOUR - Reply

When to change these parts?

Sylvain THIBAUD - Reply

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