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How to change front strut mount on Fiat Bravo 2 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 16V (198AXS1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.6 D Multijet (198AXM1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXD1A), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 LPG (198AXA1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 T-Jet (198257), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 2.0 D Multijet (198AXPIB), 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) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 16V (198AXS1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.6 D Multijet (198AXM1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXD1A), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 LPG (198AXA1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 T-Jet (198257), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 2.0 D Multijet (198AXPIB), 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) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front strut mount / top munt FIAT BRAVO 2 (198) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for BRAVO II (198) and other FIAT models
Top strut mount
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
HEX bit No.H6.
Combination spanner #15
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – Fiat Bravo 2. AUTODOC recommends:
- All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
- 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 – Fiat Bravo 2. Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 4Remove the rubber strip.
- Step 5Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #19.
- Step 6Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 7Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 8Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 9Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: strut mount – Fiat Bravo 2. Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 10Remove the wheel.
- Step 11Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
- Step 12.1Clean the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the shock strut, and those connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.Step 12.2Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 14Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 15Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 16Remove the fastening bolts.
- Step 17Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
- Step 18Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Fiat Bravo 2
- Step 19Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 20Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.Replacement: strut mount – Fiat Bravo 2. AUTODOC experts 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 21Compress the spring.
- Step 22Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 23Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 24Remove the top strut mount.Replacement: strut mount – Fiat Bravo 2. Tip from AUTODOC:Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
- Step 25Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
- Step 26Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.AUTODOC recommends:Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
- Step 27Decompress the spring.
- Step 28Remove the assembled shock strut.
- Step 29Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
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