How To... Remedy a non selecting 4th Gear
Models covered: Alfa Romeo 145/146/155/147/156/166 with 1.6/1.8/2.0 engines
 | Remove the locking wheel nut cover with long nose pliers then undo with the locking wheel nut socket. Loosen the rest of the nuts with a normal socket head. Elevate the vehicle, place on two axle stands and remove the front wheel. Take extreme safety precautions when working underneath a car. |
 | Undo engine under tray and remove. |
 | Ditto |
 | Undo wheel arch side cover |
 | Prop up the gear box so when you remove the end casing mounting bolts, the next gasket seal doesn |
 | Undo the ‘gear box end casing’ bolts. |
 | Tap casing with a soft hammer to loosen it. |
 | Remove swarf from inside the bottom of the gearbox... |
 | ...and from end casing. |
 | Clean the casing face and then apply a gasket sealant. Reassemble in the reverse order. |
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