Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT STILO (192) 1.2 16V (192_XA1B), FIAT STILO (192) 1.6 16V (192_XB1A), FIAT STILO (192) 1.8 16V (192AXC1A, 192BXC1A), FIAT STILO (192) 1.9 JTD (192_XF1A), FIAT STILO (192) 1.9 JTD (192_XE1A), FIAT STILO (192) 2.4 20V (192_XD1A, 192AXD12), FIAT STILO (192) 1.4 16V (192AXH1B, 192BXH1B), FIAT STILO (192) 1.9 JTD, FIAT STILO (192) 1.4 16V, FIAT STILO (192) 1.9 D Multijet, FIAT STILO (192) 1.9 D Multijet, FIAT STILO (192) 1.9 D Multijet, FIAT STILO (192) 1.9 JTD, FIAT STILO (192) 1.9 JTD, FIAT STILO (192) 1.9 JTD (192AXS1B, 192BXS1B), FIAT STILO (192) 1.6, FIAT STILO (192) 1.6 16V View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for STILO (192) and other FIAT models
Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – FIAT STILO (192). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Locking pliers
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – FIAT STILO (192). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both shock struts of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the rear suspension.
  • Please note: all work on the car – FIAT STILO (192) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 2
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    Remove the mount cap from the shock absorber upper fastener.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17. Use locking pliers.
  3. Step 4
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  4. Step 5
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  5. Step 6
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – FIAT STILO (192). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 9
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 10
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 11
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a drive socket #19.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  13. Step 15
    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – FIAT STILO (192). Tip:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary. Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
    Step 16
    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
    Step 17
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and fasten it.
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