How to change front lower arm on Fiat Bravo 2 – replacement guide
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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.6 D Multijet (198AXM1B),
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXD1A),
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXB1A),
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXC1B),
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 (198AXA1B),
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 T-Jet (198AXG1B),
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 T-Jet (198AXF1B),
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.6 D Multijet (198AXL1B),
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXE1A),
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 2.0 D Multijet (198AXN1B)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on FIAT BRAVO 2 (198) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for BRAVO II (198) and other FIAT models
Replacement: front lower arm – Fiat Bravo 2. AUTODOC recommends:
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front lower arm – Fiat Bravo 2. Recommended sequence of steps:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
Replacement: front lower arm – Fiat Bravo 2. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Unscrew and remove the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7
Remove the wheel arch cover.
Step 8
Clean the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9
Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 11
Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
Step 12
Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
Step 13
Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
Step 14
Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 15
Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Step 16
Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
Step 17
Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18
Install a new arm. Use a pin punch.
Replacement: front lower arm – Fiat Bravo 2. AUTODOC experts recommend:
During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
Step 19
Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 20
Install the control arm fasteners.
Step 21
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 22
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 23
Screw the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a combination spanner #17.
Step 24
Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 25
Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a drive socket #17. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 nm torque.
Step 26
Tighten the front fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 95 Nm torque.+90°
Replacement: front lower arm – Fiat Bravo 2. Professionals recommend:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 27
Tighten the rear fastener connecting the arm to the body subframe. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 28
Remove the support from under the arm.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – Fiat Bravo 2. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 29
Install the wheel arch cover to its mounting seat.
Step 30
Install and tighten the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 31
Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 32
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 33
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 34
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 35
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 36
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Comments –
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@user_1905620
27.10.2023 07:35
Member
These instructions and video would be helpful but why do the torque values differ? Which values are correct?
Jessica_L
27.10.2023 08:07
Member
Hello, there were some errors in some points and they have been corrected. Here are the right points "Tighten the front linkage to the subframe. - 95 Nm Tighten the rear linkage to the subframe. - 120 Nm Lower the car and work in a crisscross pattern, tighten the wheel bolts. - 120Nm The rest of the points are correct.
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"Tighten the front linkage to the subframe. - 95 Nm
Tighten the rear linkage to the subframe. - 120 Nm
Lower the car and work in a crisscross pattern, tighten the wheel bolts. - 120Nm
The rest of the points are correct.