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How to change front coil springs on ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C Convertible (312) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXY1A, 312.AXY11), ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXZ1A) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXY1A, 312.AXY11), ABARTH 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible 1.4 (312.AXZ1A) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for 500C / 595C / 695C (312_) Convertible and other ABARTH models
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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
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 1Open the bonnet.Step 2Use 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 9Raise 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.
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