How to change rear shock absorbers on Fiat Doblo Cargo – replacement guide
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Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.2 (223ZXA1A),
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.9 D (223ZXB1A),
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.6 16V (223ZXD1A),
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.9 JTD (223ZXE1A),
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.9 JTD,
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.3 JTD 16V,
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.4,
FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.6 Natural Power
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear shock absorber on FIAT DOBLO 1 (223) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Doblo Cargo (223_) and other FIAT models
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Doblo Cargo. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Doblo Cargo. Recommended sequence of steps:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Doblo Cargo. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 8
Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 9
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Doblo Cargo. Tip:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 10
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 11
Remove the shock absorber.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Doblo Cargo. Professionals recommend:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 12
Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13
Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. Fiat Doblo Cargo
Step 14
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 15
Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21.
Step 16
Screw the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 17
Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 18
Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #21. Use a combination spanner #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 19
Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 20
Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
AUTODOC recommends:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 21
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 22
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Fiat Doblo Cargo
Step 23
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 24
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 98 Nm torque.
Step 25
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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