How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.4 (312.AXD1A) Abarth 595
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How to change rear shock absorbers on Abarth 595 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXT1A), ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXD1A), ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXF11, 312.AXF1A, 312.AXD1A), ABARTH 500 / 595 / 695 Hatchback (312_) 1.4 (312.AXF11, 312.AXF1A) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on ABARTH 500 (312)  [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Abarth 595. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 19
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Torque wrench
Wheel impact socket #19
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: shock absorbers – Abarth 595. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 #19.
  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:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Abarth 595
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Abarth 595. Tip:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the shock absorber. Use a crowbar.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  10. Step 10
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
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