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How to change rear suspension strut on Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXQ1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTS (939BXA1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 8V (939BXE1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 16V (939BXC1B, 939BXC12), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.4 JTDM (939BXD1B, 939BXD12), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 16V (939BXC1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 8V (939AXH1B, 939BXH1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.4 JTDM (939.BXM1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.8 MPI (939BXL1A), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 3.2 JTS (939BXH1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.8 TBi (939BXN1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXP1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXR1B) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXQ1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTS (939BXA1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 8V (939BXE1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 16V (939BXC1B, 939BXC12), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.4 JTDM (939BXD1B, 939BXD12), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 16V (939BXC1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 8V (939AXH1B, 939BXH1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.4 JTDM (939.BXM1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.8 MPI (939BXL1A), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 3.2 JTS (939BXH1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.8 TBi (939BXN1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXP1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXR1B) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear shock absorber on ALFA ROMEO 159 (939) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for 159 Sportwagon (939) and other ALFA ROMEO models
Shock absorber
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #18
Combination spanner #21
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 8
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # E14
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 21
Torx bit T25
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Clip removal tool
Locking pliers
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. AUTODOC recommends:
- Both shock struts of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the rear suspension.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: suspension strut – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Open the boot lid.
- Step 4Move the folding shelf and detach it from the retainers. By doing this, you will get access to the side trim plastic panels.
- Step 5Fold down the backrests of the rear seats.
- Step 6Raise the lower lining of the boot.
- Step 7Remove the clips of the boot front lower lining. Use a clip removal tool.
- Step 8Remove the boot front lower lining.
- Step 9Remove the clips of the boot side lining. Use a clip removal tool.
- Step 10Unscrew the fastener of the boot side lining. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 11Unscrew the fastener of the central protective plastic panel. Use Torx T25. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 12Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
- Step 13Remove the central protective plastic panel.
- Step 14Remove the side plastic cover.
- Step 15Remove the cover of the boot side lining.
- Step 16Detach the boot side lining.
- Step 17Remove the seat belt trim cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 18Remove the boot side lining.
- Step 19Detach the bulb connector.
- Step 20Unscrew the fastener and remove the boot side sound insulation.
- Step 21Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 22Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 23Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
- Step 24Remove the wheel.
- Step 25Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 26Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #18.
- Step 27Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 28Unscrew the fastener connecting the shock strut to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 29Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 30Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 31Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #E14. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 32Clean the fastener connecting the rear knuckle to the suspension control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 33Make a mark on the camber adjustment bolt.
- Step 34Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the rear knuckle to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #22.
- Step 35Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
- Step 36Unscrew the front fastener connecting the rear knuckle to the suspension control arm. Use a combination spanner #21.
- Step 37Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 38Detach the rear knuckle from the suspension control arm.Step 39Support the stub axle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 40Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #16.
- Step 41Pull down the suspension control arm. Use a crowbar.
- Step 42Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 43Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.Replacement: suspension strut – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tip from AUTODOC experts:Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
- Step 44Compress the spring.
- Step 45Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #8. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 46Remove the top strut mount. Use a crowbar.
- Step 47Release the coil spring.
- Step 48Remove the spring.
- Step 49Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
- Step 50Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.Replacement: suspension strut – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tip:Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
- Step 51Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
- Step 52Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
- Step 53Install the spring on the shock absorber.
- Step 54Compress the spring.
- Step 55Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.AUTODOC recommends:Adjust the position of the upper strut mount and the spring according to the marks.
- Step 56Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use locking pliers. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 37 Nm torque.Replacement: suspension strut – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. AUTODOC experts recommend:Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
- Step 57Decompress the spring.
- Step 58Remove the assembled shock strut.
- Step 59Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 60Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
- Step 61Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
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