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) 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 rear springs / rear coil springs on FIAT BRAVO 2 (198) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Fiat Bravo 2. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Fiat Bravo 2. Professionals recommend:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Fiat Bravo 2. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Fiat Bravo 2
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Fiat Bravo 2. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  10. Step 10
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Fiat Bravo 2 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  13. Step 13
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    Remove the spring.
  14. Step 14
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
    Step 15
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    Clean the coil spring mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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