Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT Stilo Box Body / Estate (192) 1.9 JTD (192DXT1B), FIAT Stilo Box Body / Estate (192) 1.6 (192DXR1A), FIAT Stilo Box Body / Estate (192) 1.9 JTD (192DXS1A), FIAT Stilo Box Body / Estate (192) 1.6 (192DXB1A), FIAT Stilo Box Body / Estate (192) 1.9 JTD (192DXG1B), FIAT Stilo Box Body / Estate (192) 1.4 (192DXH1B), FIAT Stilo Box Body / Estate (192) 1.9 JTD (192DXG1B), FIAT Stilo Box Body / Estate (192) 1.9 JTD (192DXG1B), FIAT Stilo Box Body / Estate (192) 1.9 JTD (192DXF1A), FIAT Stilo Box Body / Estate (192) 1.9 JTD (192DXE1A) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for Stilo Box Body / Estate (192) and other FIAT models
Tools
Replacement: strut mount – FIAT Stilo Kasten / Kombi (192). 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
Replacement: strut mount – FIAT Stilo Kasten / Kombi (192). 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:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the rubber strip.
  3. Step 5
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #19.
  4. Step 6
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  5. Step 7
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  6. Step 8
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: strut mount – FIAT Stilo Kasten / Kombi (192). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel.
  8. Step 11
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 12.1
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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 12.2
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    Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 13
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    Unscrew the nut and remove the stabilizer rod from the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 14
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  12. Step 15
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    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.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 17
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  15. Step 18
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    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 Stilo Kasten / Kombi (192)
  16. Step 19
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  17. Step 20
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – FIAT Stilo Kasten / Kombi (192). 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.
  18. Step 21
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    Compress the spring.
  19. Step 22
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  20. Step 23
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  21. Step 24
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    Replacement: strut mount – FIAT Stilo Kasten / Kombi (192). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  22. Step 25
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  23. Step 26
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    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.
  24. Step 27
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    Decompress the spring.
  25. Step 28
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  26. Step 29
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
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