Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXQ1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTS (939BXA1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 3.2 JTS Q4 (939BXG2B, 939BXG22), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 8V (939BXE1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 16V (939BXC1B, 939BXC12), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.4 JTDM (939BXD1B, 939BXD12), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 16V (939BXC1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.9 JTDM 8V (939AXH1B, 939BXH1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.4 JTDM Q4 (939BXM2B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.4 JTDM (939.BXM1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.8 MPI (939BXL1A), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 3.2 JTS (939BXH1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 1.8 TBi (939BXN1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXP1B), ALFA ROMEO 159 Sportwagon (939) 2.0 JTDM (939BXR1B) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a front shock strut on ALFA ROMEO 159 (939) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for 159 Sportwagon (939) and other ALFA ROMEO models
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Shock absorber
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Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #6
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 6
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # E18
Drive socket # 21
HEX bit No.H6.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Rubber mallet
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. AUTODOC recommends:
  • 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 159 Sportwagon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  7. Step 7
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the shock strut fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
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    Undo the fastening nut that attaches the stabilizer link to the shock absorber fork. Use a drive socket #18.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the fastening bolt that connects the shock strut with the shock absorber fork. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 16
    How to change Shock Absorber on Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2006 - free PDF and video manuals
    Clean the fastener that attaches the shock absorber fork to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 17
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    Detach the shock absorber fork from the shock strut.
  18. Step 18
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  19. Step 19
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  20. Step 20
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. 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.
  21. Step 21
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    Compress the spring.
  22. Step 22
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    Clean the shock absorber rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  23. Step 23
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  24. Step 24
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    Remove the top strut mount. Use a crowbar.
  25. Step 25
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    Release the coil spring.
  26. Step 26
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    Remove the spring.
  27. Step 27
    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Step 28
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  28. Step 29
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  29. Step 30
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  30. Step 31
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  31. Step 32
    Compress the spring.
    Step 33
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  32. Step 34
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #6. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 33 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon. Professionals recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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