Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.6 16V T.SPARK (932.A4, 932.A4100), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.8 16V T.SPARK (932.A3), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.0 16V T.SPARK (932A2), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.5 V6 24V (932A1), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.9 JTD (932B2), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.4 JTD (932B1), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.8 16V T.SPARK (932.A3100), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.0 16V T.SPARK (932A21__), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.5 V6 24V (932A11_), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.9 JTD (932.A2B00), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.4 JTD (932A1B__), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.9 JTD (932.A2B00, 932.A2C00), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.0 JTS (932AXA), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.4 JTD (932AXC), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.9 JTD 16V (932AXE00), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.4 JTD (932AXF00), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.0 JTS (932AXD00, 932AXD01), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.9 JTD (932AXE00), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.9 JTD (932AXE00), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.9 JTD (932.AXN00, 932.BXE00), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 2.4 JTD (932AXF00), ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) 1.6 16V T.SPARK (932A4) … View more

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Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO 156 (932). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Drive socket # Е14
                    
                      Drive socket # 16
                    
                      Drive socket # 17
                    
                      Drive socket # 18
                    
                      Drive socket # 19
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Shock absorber socket # DD6
                    
                      Ball joint puller
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO 156 (932). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
Please note: all work on the car – ALFA ROMEO 156 (932) – should be done with the engine switched off.

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

Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 6

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 7

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 8

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. ALFA ROMEO 156 (932)
Step 9

Remove the wheel.
Step 10

Remove the fastener attaching the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
Step 12

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Undo the fastening nut that attaches the stabilizer link to the shock absorber fork. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 15

Clean the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 20

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 21

Clean the fastener that attaches the shock absorber fork to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 23

Unscrew the fastening bolt that connects the shock strut with the shock absorber fork. Use a drive socket #Е14. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
Step 24

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 25

Detach the shock absorber fork from the shock strut. Use a hammer.
Step 26

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 27

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO 156 (932). Professionals 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 28

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 29

Compress the spring.
Step 30

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6 Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 31

Remove the top strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO 156 (932). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 32

Release the coil spring.
Step 33

Remove the spring.
Step 34

Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
Step 35

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.

Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO 156 (932). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 36

Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 37

Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 38

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 39

Compress the spring.

Step 40

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 41

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6 Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.

Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO 156 (932). AUTODOC recommends:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 42

Decompress the spring.
Step 43

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 44

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 45

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 46

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. ALFA ROMEO 156 (932)
Step 47

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 48

Attach the shock absorber fork to the shock strut.
Step 49

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 50

Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 51

Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 52

Screw in the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 53

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 54

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 55

Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 56

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 57

Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 58

Install the brake hose retaining clip.
Step 59

Tighten the fastening bolt that connects the shock strut with the shock absorber fork. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 85 Nm torque.
Step 60

Tighten the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 61

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link with the shock absorber fork. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 62

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 63

Tighten the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork to the lower control arm. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 64

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO 156 (932). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 65

Treat the steering knuckle fasteners. Treat the shock strut fasteners. Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 66

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 67

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 68

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO 156 (932). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 69

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. ALFA ROMEO 156 (932)
Step 70

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 71

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 108 Nm torque.
Step 72

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 73

Tighten the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 74

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

Step 75

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 76

Close the hood.

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