Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXT1A), ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXF1A)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on ABARTH 500 (312) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: shock absorbers – Abarth 595. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Drive socket # 19 
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) and other ABARTH models

ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXT1A)

ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXF1A)

Replacement: shock absorbers – Abarth 595. AUTODOC recommends:

Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Abarth 595
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #19.Use a tap wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber.Use a drive socket #19.Use a tap wrench.Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Abarth 595. Tip:

To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 9

Remove the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.

AUTODOC recommends:

Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 10

Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
Step 11

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 85 Nm torque.
Step 12

Tighten the top shock absorber fastening.Use a drive socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 80 Nm torque.
Step 13

Remove the support from under the rear arm.
Step 14

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.
Step 15

Install the wheel.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Abarth 595. AUTODOC experts recommend:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 16

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 17

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 18

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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