How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.9 D Multijet (198AXB1A) FIAT BRAVO II (198)
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 16V (198AXS1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.6 D Multijet (198AXM1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXD1A), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 LPG (198AXA1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 T-Jet (198257), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 2.0 D Multijet (198AXPIB), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXB1A), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXC1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 (198AXA1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 T-Jet (198AXG1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 T-Jet (198AXF1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.6 D Multijet (198AXL1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXE1A), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 2.0 D Multijet (198AXN1B) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on FIAT BRAVO 2 (198) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Bravo 2. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Locking pliers
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Bravo 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Fiat Bravo 2 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the boot lid.
  2. Step 2
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    Remove the mount cap from the shock absorber upper fastener.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use locking pliers.
  4. Step 4
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  5. Step 5
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  6. Step 6
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
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    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the wheel.
  9. Step 9
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a drive socket #19.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  15. Step 15
    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Bravo 2. Tip:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary. Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
    Step 16
    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
    Step 17
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
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