Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 2.0 16V T.SPARK (937.AXA1, 937.AXC1, 937.BXC1), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.6 16V T.SPARK ECO (937.AXA1A, 937.BXA1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD (937.AXD1A, 937.BXD1A, 937.AXV1A, 937.BXB1A,..., ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 3.2 GTA (937.AXL1), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD 16V (937.AXG1B, 937.BXG1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD (937.AXF1A, 937.BXF1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTDM 8V (937.AXD1A, 937.AXU1A, 937.BXU1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTDM 16V (937.AXN1B, 937.BXN1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD 16V (937.AXG1B, 937.BXG1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD 16V (937.AXM1B, 937.AXS1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTDM (937.AXD1A, 937.AXV1A, 937.BXB1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 2.0 (937.AXC, 937.BXC), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTDM 16V (937.AXN1B, 937.AXZ1B), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.9 JTD (937AXD1A, 937BXD1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.6 LPG (937BXB1A), ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.6 LPG (937AXA1A) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear suspension arm on ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: rear lower arm – Alfa Romeo 147 937. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: rear lower arm – Alfa Romeo 147 937. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Alfa Romeo 147 937 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Alfa Romeo 147 937
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: rear lower arm – Alfa Romeo 147 937. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.Wear a respirator.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Replacement: rear lower arm – Alfa Romeo 147 937. Professionals recommend:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.Wear a respirator.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the arm.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Install a new arm.
    Replacement: rear lower arm – Alfa Romeo 147 937. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
  13. Step 14
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  14. Step 15
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Alfa Romeo 147 937 2002 1.9 JTDM 16V (937.AXN1B, 937.BXN1B) Control Arm
    Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the car body. Use a drive socket #15. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
    DIY replacement of Control Arm on ALFA ROMEO 147 (937) 1.6 16V T.SPARK ECO (937.AXA1A, 937.BXA1A) 2003 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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