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All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for Bravo II Van (198) and other FIAT models

Suspension arm

Suspension arm for Bravo II Van (198) Diesel (105 hp)

Replacement: front lower arm – FIAT Bravo II Kastenwagen (198). Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Drive socket # 19 
                      
                        Drive socket # 21 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Phillips Screwdriver
                      
                        Pin punch
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: front lower arm – FIAT Bravo II Kastenwagen (198). 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 II Kastenwagen (198). 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 II Kastenwagen (198). 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 II Kastenwagen (198). 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 II Kastenwagen (198). 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 II Kastenwagen (198). 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.

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