Detailed repair procedures for Alfa Romeo's characteristic transaxle (gearbox and differential combined).
Optional
Automatic Transmission:
Coverage for automatic transmission variants (if applicable to specific models/years).
Features
Transaxle Design:
Focus on the rear-mounted transaxle design, a hallmark of the Alfetta platform, which integrates the gearbox and differential.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Body Styles:
Berlina (sedan) and GT/GTV (coupe) body styles.
Weights
Curb Weight Range:
Approximate curb weights varied by model and engine, typically ranging from 1100 kg to 1300 kg.
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
Safety Feature Coverage:
Includes information on Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) if applicable.
Active Features
Braking System:
Detailed brake system diagnostics and repair, critical for vehicle safety.
Passive Features
Structural Information:
While not explicitly a safety rating report, body repair sections can imply structural integrity.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Era Appropriate Features:
Information on the original radio and speaker systems of the era, along with their electrical integration.
Driver Assistance
Assistance Systems:
Limited driver assistance systems typical for the era; focus is on mechanical and electrical systems.
Connectivity
Wiring Diagrams:
Comprehensive wiring diagrams are a key technological aspect of the manual, crucial for diagnosing electrical faults.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Routine Maintenance Schedule:
Detailed procedures for routine maintenance, implying guidance on recommended service intervals for oil changes, filter replacements, etc.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil:
Likely specifies recommended SAE viscosity grades and API service classifications for engine oil (e.g., SAE 20W-50 often recommended for classic Alfas).
Coolant:
Specification for engine coolant type and mixture ratio.
Brake Fluid:
DOT specification for brake fluid (e.g., DOT 3 or DOT 4).
Transmission Fluid:
Specifications for manual and automatic transmission fluid type and viscosity.
Known Issues
Common Alfetta Concerns:
While not directly listed, a comprehensive manual would implicitly address common wear items and potential issues like rust (particularly around wheel arches and sills), aging rubber components, and electrical gremlins often associated with vehicles of this era.
Technical Data
Tightening Torques:
Critical tightening torque values for engine, transmission, suspension, and brake components.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Alfa Romeo Legacy:
The Alfetta represents a significant era for Alfa Romeo, known for its sporty handling and distinctive styling.
Model Evolution
Platform Development:
Built on the innovative 116 platform featuring a rear transaxle and de Dion rear suspension, contributing to excellent weight distribution and handling.
Production
Manufacturing Period:
Produced from 1972 to 1987, spanning various updates and engine configurations.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Automotive Press Acclaim:
The Alfetta and its derivatives were generally well-regarded by the automotive press for their driving dynamics and innovative engineering.
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