How to change front coil springs on Fiat Doblo Cargo – replacement guide
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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.3 JTD 16V Multijet,
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.9 JTD Multijet,
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.9 JTD (223ZXE1A),
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.9 JTD,
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.3 JTD 16V
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front springs / front coil springs on FIAT DOBLO 1 (223) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Springs for Doblo Cargo (223_) and other FIAT models
Replacement: coil springs – Fiat Doblo Cargo. AUTODOC recommends:
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.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Fiat Doblo Cargo. Recommended sequence of steps:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4
Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 6
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 7
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 8
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Fiat Doblo Cargo
Step 9
Remove the wheel.
Step 10
Remove the brake hose.
Step 11
Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12
Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
Step 13
Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 14
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 15
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a pin punch. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 16
Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
AUTODOC recommends:
Fiat Doblo Cargo – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
Step 17
Remove the suspension strut.
Step 18
Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
Replacement: coil springs – Fiat Doblo Cargo. Professionals recommend:
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 19
Compress the spring.
Step 20
Remove the shock strut mount cap.
Step 21
Clean the shock absorber rod. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22
Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use HEX No.H6.
Step 23
Remove the top strut mount.
Step 24
Release the coil spring.
Step 25
Remove the spring.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Fiat Doblo Cargo. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 26
Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 27
Compress the spring.
Step 28
Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 29
Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Replacement: coil springs – Fiat Doblo Cargo. Tip:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 30
Decompress the spring.
Step 31
Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 32
Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 33
Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.
Replacement: coil springs – Fiat Doblo Cargo. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when screwing the fastening bolts in.
Step 34
Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush.
Step 35
Treat the steering knuckle fasteners. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 36
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 37
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 38
Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Fiat Doblo Cargo. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 39
Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 40
Treat the brake hose fasteners. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 41
Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 42
Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 43
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 44
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Fiat Doblo Cargo
Step 45
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 46
Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 32 Nm torque.
Step 47
Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 48
Install the shock strut mount cap.
Step 49
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 98 Nm torque.
Step 50
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 51
Close the hood.
Step 52
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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