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This replacement procedure can be used for:
ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXZ1A), ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXY1A, 312.AXY11) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible and other ABARTH models

Coil spring

Coil spring buffer

How to change Coil spring on ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXZ1A) – tips for proper car maintenance

Coil spring for ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXZ1A) Petrol (165 hp)

Simple DIY car repair steps – Replacing Coil spring on ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXY1A, 312.AXY11)

Coil spring for ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXY1A, 312.AXY11) Petrol (145 hp)

Replacement: coil springs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        Combination spanner #27
                      
                        Ring spanner #17
                      
                        Ring spanner #18
                      
                        Ring spanner #27
                      
                        Drive socket # 15 
                      
                        Drive socket # 18 
                      
                        HEX bit No.H5.
                      
                        HEX bit No.H7.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Round-nose pliers
                      
                        Clip removal tool
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
Please note: all work on the car – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Remove the clips of the plastic cowl grille. Use a clip removal tool.
Step 4

Raise the wiper plastic cowl grille.
Step 5

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 6

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 8

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 9

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 10

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_)
Step 11

Remove the wheel.
Step 12

Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use round-nose pliers.
Step 13.1

Clean the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the shock strut, and those connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.

Step 13.2

Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use box wrench #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use HEX No.H5.
Step 15

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 16

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use box wrench #17. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_)– Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 18

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 19

Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut.

AUTODOC recommends:
ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 20

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 21

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: coil springs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). Tip from AUTODOC:
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 22

Compress the spring.
Step 23

Clean the shock absorber rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 24

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #27. Use HEX No.H7.
Step 25

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 26

Release the coil spring.
Step 27

Remove the spring.
Step 28

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 29

Compress the spring.
Step 30

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 31

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use box wrench #27. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 32

Decompress the spring.
Step 33

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 34

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 35

Tighten the upper fastening nut of the shock absorber strut. Do not tighten it.
Step 36

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 37

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle. Install the new steering knuckle bolts.
Step 38

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use box wrench #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 85 Nm torque.
Step 39

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

Replacement: coil springs – ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 40

Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut. Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 41

Secure the stabilizer link on the suspension strut. Use box wrench #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 42

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 43

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. ABARTH 500C / 595C (312_)
Step 44

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 45

Tighten the shock strut top mount. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 46

Install and secure the cowl grille.
Step 47

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 48

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.

Step 49

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Step 50

Close the hood.

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