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

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
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
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:
  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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    Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 7
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. ALFA ROMEO 156 (932)
  5. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 10
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    Remove the fastener attaching the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 11
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
  8. Step 12
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 13
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    Undo the fastening nut that attaches the stabilizer link to the shock absorber fork. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 14
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  11. Step 15
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    Clean the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 16
    156 (932) 1.9 JTD 1999 Shock Absorber DIY replacement workshop manual
    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.
  13. Step 17
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    Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 18
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    Unscrew the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 19
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    Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  16. Step 20
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 21
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    Clean the fastener that attaches the shock absorber fork to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 22
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  19. Step 23
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    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.
  20. Step 24
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  21. Step 25
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    Detach the shock absorber fork from the shock strut. Use a hammer.
  22. Step 26
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  23. Step 27
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    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.
  24. Step 28
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  25. Step 29
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    Compress the spring.
  26. Step 30
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6 Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  27. Step 31
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    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.
  28. Step 32
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    Release the coil spring.
  29. Step 33
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    Remove the spring.
  30. Step 34
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
  31. Step 35
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    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.
  32. Step 36
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  33. Step 37
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  34. Step 38
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  35. Step 39
    Compress the spring.
    Step 40
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  36. Step 41
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    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.
  37. Step 42
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    Decompress the spring.
  38. Step 43
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  39. Step 44
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  40. Step 45
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    Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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