How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.4 (312.AXD1A) Abarth 595
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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 strut mount ABARTH 500 (312) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 15/02/2019
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All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) and other ABARTH models
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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – Abarth 595. Tools you'll 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 # 18
Drive socket # 19
HEX bit No.H7.
HEX bit No.H5.
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Round-nose pliers
Clip removal tool
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – Abarth 595. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – Abarth 595. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    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
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 6
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    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
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Abarth 595
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel.
  12. Step 12
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    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
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    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
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  16. Step 16
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    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
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    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
  18. Step 18
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  19. Step 19
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    Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut.
    Replacement: strut mount – Abarth 595. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
  20. Step 20
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  21. Step 21
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – Abarth 595. Tip:
    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
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    Clean the shock absorber rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  24. Step 24
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #27. Use HEX No.H7.
  25. Step 25
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    Remove the top mount, the support bearing and the upper spring cup.
  26. Step 26
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    Install the top mount, the strut mount bearing and the upper spring cup. Use a crowbar.
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