Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.6 D Multijet

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front anti roll bar link / front drop link on FIAT BRAVO 2 (198) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Fiat Bravo 2. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        HEX bit No.H5
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Phillips Screwdriver
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for BRAVO II (198) and other FIAT models

FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.6 D Multijet

AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on Fiat Bravo 2 in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Fiat Bravo 2. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

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

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Fiat Bravo 2
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Chock the opposite wheel. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut.Use a drive socket #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 10

Remove the wheel arch cover.
Step 11

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar.Use HEX No.H5.Use a combination spanner #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Fiat Bravo 2. Professionals recommend:

Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 14

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
Step 15

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a combination spanner #17.Use HEX No.H5.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 16

Remove the hydraulic transmission jack.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Fiat Bravo 2. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 17

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut.Use a combination spanner #17.Use HEX No.H5.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 18

Install the wheel arch cover to its mounting seat.
Step 19

Install and tighten the wheel arch cover fasteners.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 20

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

Step 21

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Fiat Bravo 2
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 23

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 24

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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