This comprehensive workshop service repair manual provides you with everything you need to maintain and repair your Alfa Romeo 164, covering models produced between 1991 and 1993. The manual is designed to be user-friendly for both the novice and experienced mechanic, offering detailed step-by-step instructions, numerous illustrations, and clear explanations for each procedure. You'll find in-depth information on a wide range of topics, including general maintenance, troubleshooting, engine service and repair, transmission service and repair, brake system, wiring diagrams, electrical system, suspension, periodic lubrication, steering, cooling system, fuel injection, fuel system, emission system, heater/air conditioning, engine control system, chassis/body, restraint system, interior, differential/drive, and axle. With its detailed substeps, notes, cautions, warnings, and numbered instructions, this manual ensures you have all the information you need to perform each repair confidently. Enlarged insets highlight critical parts for easy identification and examination. The numbered table of contents allows you to quickly locate the information you need.

## The Alfa Romeo 164: A Symbol of Italian Elegance and Performance The Alfa Romeo 164, produced from 1987 to 1997, represented a significant shift for the Italian marque. Breaking away from its traditional rear-wheel-drive layout, the 164 embraced a front-wheel drive platform, a move designed to broaden its appeal and compete in the burgeoning executive car segment. The 164's design, penned by the renowned Pininfarina studio, embodied classic Italian elegance, featuring smooth flowing lines, a distinctive grille, and a wide, low stance. The interior, crafted with a focus on driver-centric ergonomics and luxurious materials, offered a spacious and comfortable cabin. Underneath the sleek exterior, the 164 boasted a sophisticated engineering package. It utilized a longitudinally-mounted engine, a unique setup for a front-wheel drive car, allowing for a more balanced weight distribution. Furthermore, the 164 benefited from the use of advanced suspension technology, including independent double wishbone front suspension and a multilink rear setup, offering both comfort and control. Power options varied across its lifespan, ranging from the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder to potent V6 and V8 engines, providing a range of performance capabilities. The Alfa Romeo 164, despite being a departure from the brand's traditional formula, became a popular choice for discerning drivers who prized a combination of Italian style, driving pleasure, and practical appeal. Its legacy remains intact as a testament to Alfa Romeo's ability to innovate while staying true to its core values of style, performance, and engineering excellence.