Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXT1A), ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXD1A), ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXF11, 312.AXF1A, 312.AXD1A), ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXF11, 312.AXF1A), ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXF1A, 312.AXD1A), ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXY11, 312.AXY1A), ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXZ11), ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AYB11, 312.AYB1A) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front springs on ABARTH 500 (312) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) and other ABARTH models
How to change Coil spring on Abarth 595 1.4 (312.AXD1A) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring
How to change Coil spring buffer on Abarth 595 1.4 (312.AXD1A) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Abarth 595. 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
Replacement: coil springs – Abarth 595. 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 595 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Springs on Abarth 595 2008 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXD1A) 2009 Springs - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the clips of the plastic cowl grille. Use a clip removal tool.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the wiper plastic cowl grille.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove ABARTH 500 / 595 1.4 (312.AXZ11) 2012 Springs - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Springs on ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 2013: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  8. Step 8
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  9. Step 9
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  10. Step 10
    ABARTH 500 / 595 1.4 (312.AXD1A) Springs replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Abarth 595
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel.
  12. Step 12
    500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXZ11) 2019 Springs DIY replacement workshop manual
    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use round-nose pliers.
  13. Step 13.1
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the shock strut, and those connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.
    Step 13.2
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Abarth 595 2021 1.4 (312.AXZ11) Springs
    Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
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    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.
  15. Step 15
    How to change Springs on Abarth 595 2008 - free PDF and video manuals
    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  16. Step 16
    How to replace ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXD1A) 2009 Springs - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    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.
  17. Step 17
    Abarth 595 1.4 (312.AXF11, 312.AXF1A, 312.AXD1A) 2010 Springs replacement: free workshop manuals
    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Abarth 595– Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  18. Step 18
    Changing Springs on ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXY11, 312.AXY1A) 2011 by yourself
    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  19. Step 19
    How to remove ABARTH 500 / 595 1.4 (312.AXZ11) 2012 Springs - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Abarth 595 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  20. Step 20
    How to replace Springs on ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 2013: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the suspension strut.
  21. Step 21
    How hard is it to do yourself: Springs replacement on Abarth 595 1.4 (312.AXT1A) 2014 - download illustrated guide
    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Abarth 595. 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.
  22. Step 22
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    Compress the spring.
  23. Step 23
    Changing of Springs on Abarth 595 2016 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Clean the shock absorber rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  24. Step 24
    ABARTH 500 / 595 1.4 (312.AXD1A) Springs replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #27. Use HEX No.H7.
  25. Step 25
    Replacing Springs on Abarth 595 2018 1.4 (312.AXD1A) by yourself
    Remove the top strut mount.
  26. Step 26
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    Release the coil spring.
  27. Step 27
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    Remove the spring.
  28. Step 28
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  29. Step 29
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    Compress the spring.
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