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

Top strut mount

Top strut mount for Bravo II Van (198) Diesel (105 hp)

Replacement: strut mount – FIAT Bravo II Kastenwagen (198). Tools you'll need:

                        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

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Replacement: strut mount – FIAT Bravo II Kastenwagen (198). 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.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4

Remove the rubber strip.
Step 5

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #19.
Step 6

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 7

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 8

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 9

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: strut mount – FIAT Bravo II Kastenwagen (198). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 10

Remove the wheel.
Step 11

Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 12.1

Clean the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the shock strut, and those connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.

Step 12.2

Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 15

Unscrew 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 16

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 17

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 18

Unscrew 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 II Kastenwagen (198)
Step 19

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 20

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – FIAT Bravo II Kastenwagen (198). 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 21

Compress the spring.
Step 22

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24

Remove the top strut mount.

Replacement: strut mount – FIAT Bravo II Kastenwagen (198). Tip from AUTODOC:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 25

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 26

Tighten 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 27

Decompress the spring.
Step 28

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 29

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 30

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
FIAT Bravo II Kastenwagen (198) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 31

Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 32

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 33

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 34

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 35

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #15. Use a drive socket #17. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 36

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 37

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 38

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 39

Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut. Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 40

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – FIAT Bravo II Kastenwagen (198). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 41

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.

Step 42

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – FIAT Bravo II Kastenwagen (198). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 43

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 44

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 45

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 44 Nm torque.
Step 46

Install the rubber strip.
Step 47

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 48

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 49

Close the hood.

Step 50

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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