Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 16V (198AXS1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.6 D Multijet (198AXM1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXD1A), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 LPG (198AXA1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 2.0 D Multijet (198AXPIB), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXB1A), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXC1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 (198AXA1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 T-Jet (198AXG1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.4 T-Jet (198AXF1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.6 D Multijet (198AXL1B), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 1.9 D Multijet (198AXE1A), FIAT BRAVO II (198) 2.0 D Multijet (198AXN1B) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a front shock strut on FIAT BRAVO 2 (198) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Shock absorber
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Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Bravo 2. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
HEX bit No.H6.
Combination spanner #15
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 10
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
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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Bravo 2. Take the following steps:
  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 a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the rubber strip.
  5. Step 5
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #19.
  6. Step 6
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  7. Step 7
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  8. Step 8
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Bravo 2. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the wheel.
  11. Step 11
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Step 14
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  15. 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.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  17. Step 17
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  18. 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:
    Fiat Bravo 2 – 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 – Fiat Bravo 2. 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.
  21. Step 21
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    Compress the spring.
  22. Step 22
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    Treat the shock strut 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 #19. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  24. Step 24
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  25. Step 25
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    Release the coil spring.
  26. Step 26
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    Remove the spring.
  27. Step 27
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
  28. Step 28
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Bravo 2. AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  29. Step 29
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  30. Step 30
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  31. Step 31
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  32. Step 32
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    Compress the spring.
  33. Step 33
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  34. Step 34
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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.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Bravo 2. Tip:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  35. Step 35
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    Decompress the spring.
  36. Step 36
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  37. Step 37
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
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