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147 1.6 TS 88 kW C510 gearbox — ALFA ROMEO

147 1.6 TS 88 kW C510 gearbox on Alfa Romeo: 102 steps, engines AR32103, AR32104. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for ALFA ROMEO — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

102 steps 2 engine codes

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1.6, TS

  • Opens: brake fluid, gearbox oil

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  • Remove the starter motor but do not disconnect

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 23 workshop diagrams for AR32103

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

147 1.6 TS 88 kW C510 gearbox — AR32103 · diagram 1
147 1.6 TS 88 kW C510 gearbox — AR32103 · diagram 2
147 1.6 TS 88 kW C510 gearbox — AR32103 · diagram 3
147 1.6 TS 88 kW C510 gearbox — AR32103 · diagram 4
147 1.6 TS 88 kW C510 gearbox — AR32103 · diagram 5
147 1.6 TS 88 kW C510 gearbox — AR32103 · diagram 6
147 1.6 TS 88 kW C510 gearbox — AR32103 · diagram 7
147 1.6 TS 88 kW C510 gearbox — AR32103 · diagram 8
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📋 Procedure

Preparation and removal

  1. Installation is in the reverse order of removal
  2. Gearbox support bolt:
  3. Remove the fuse box cover
  4. Position the container lower than the clutch slave cylinder
  5. Cross member/body:
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  1. Lower suspension arms to lower ball joints:
  2. Cross member/body:
  3. Lower suspension arm:
  4. Drive shaft to gearbox flange:
  5. Without disconnecting the cable, move the bonnet catch aside
  6. Fit a lifting eye to the engine
  7. Fit a lifting eye to the engine
  8. Remove the front left wheel
  9. Remove the right engine cover
  10. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield
  11. Disconnect the drive shafts from the gearbox
  12. Remove the lower suspension arms
  13. Use a special tool:
  14. Disconnect the stabiliser link(s)
  15. Remove the pre-catalytic converter
  16. Remove the engine support
  17. Remove the bolts
  18. Remove the gearbox lower cover
  19. Use the special tool to support the subframe
  20. Power steering:
  21. Remove the power steering mounting bolts
  22. Remove the subframe bolts
  23. Remove the power steering hose brackets
  24. Lower the subframe
  25. Remove the subframe
  26. Drain the gearbox oil
  27. Collect the escaping fluid in a container
  28. Remove the drive shaft centre bearing bracket
  29. Remove the drive shafts
  30. Remove the starter motor but do not disconnect
  31. Secure to the vehicle
  32. Remove the flywheel inspection cover
  33. Remove the engine/gearbox attaching bolts
  34. Loosen the bolt
  35. Upper bolts, gearbox to engine:
  36. Remove the engine/gearbox lower attaching bolts
  37. Fit a lifting jack
  38. Fit the special tool
  39. Remove the gearbox support
  40. Remove the remaining engine/gearbox attaching bolts
  41. Lower the gearbox slightly
  42. Remove the gearbox

Installation and checks

  1. Engine/gearbox attaching bolt:
  2. Connect the special tool to the reservoir
  3. Remove the safety cap
  4. Gearbox support nut(s):
  5. Gearbox support bolt:
  6. Gearbox support nut(s):
  7. Until no bubbles come out
  8. Refit the battery tray
  9. Refit the battery
  10. Check the brake fluid reservoir level
Workshop diagrams

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.