Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 2.0 16V T.SPARK (937.AXA1, 937.AXC1, 937.BXC1), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.6 16V T.SPARK ECO (937.AXA1A, 937.BXA1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD (937.AXD1A, 937.BXD1A, 937.AXV1A, 937.BXB1A,..., ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 3.2 GTA (937.AXL1), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD 16V (937.AXG1B, 937.BXG1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD (937.AXF1A, 937.BXF1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTDM 8V (937.AXD1A, 937.AXU1A, 937.BXU1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTDM 16V (937.AXN1B, 937.BXN1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD 16V (937.AXG1B, 937.BXG1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD 16V (937.AXM1B, 937.AXS1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTDM (937.AXD1A, 937.AXV1A, 937.BXB1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 2.0 (937.AXC, 937.BXC), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTDM 16V (937.AXN1B, 937.AXZ1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD (937AXD1A, 937BXD1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.6 LPG (937BXB1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.6 LPG (937AXA1A) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front suspension arm on ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for 147 (937) and other ALFA ROMEO models
How to change Suspension arm on Alfa Romeo 147 937 1.9 JTDM 8V (937.AXD1A, 937.AXU1A, 937.BXU1A) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Suspension arm
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Link Set, wheel suspension
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Rod / Strut, wheel suspension
Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – Alfa Romeo 147 937. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 24
Drive socket # 38
Wheel impact socket #17
Ball joint puller
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – Alfa Romeo 147 937. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Alfa Romeo 147 937 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Alfa Romeo 147 937
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a drive socket #38. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening nut.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #24. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  13. Step 14
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Unscrew the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 17
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    Detach the control arm. Use a ball joint puller.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove the fastener attaching the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  18. Step 19
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
  19. Step 20
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  20. Step 21
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    Detach the driveshaft from the steering knuckle.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Alfa Romeo 147 937. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Make sure that the drive shaft is not unloaded (when the car is jacked).
  21. Step 22
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 23
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    Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  23. Step 24
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    Remove the wheel arch cover.
  24. Step 25
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  25. Step 26
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  26. Step 27
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    Clean the splines of the drive shaft CV joint. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  27. Step 28
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Alfa Romeo 147 937. AUTODOC recommends:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  28. Step 29
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    Install the drive shaft.
  29. Step 30
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  30. Step 31
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    Screw in the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  31. Step 32
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    Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
  32. Step 33
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    Screw the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  33. Step 34
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    Tighten the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 71 nm torque.
  34. Step 35
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    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – Alfa Romeo 147 937. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
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