Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
ALFA ROMEO GT (937) 2.0 JTS (937CXH11, 937CXH1A, 937CXT1A), ALFA ROMEO GT (937) 1.8 TS (937CXR1A), ALFA ROMEO GT (937) 2.0 JTS (937CXH1A, 937CXH11), ALFA ROMEO GT (937) 1.9 JTD (937CXN1B), ALFA ROMEO GT (937) 1.9 JTD (937CXN1B, 937CXZ1B) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO GT (937). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 22
HEX bit No.H5
HEX bit No.H6
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Plastic trim tool
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO GT (937). 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 – ALFA ROMEO GT (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
    Open the boot lid.
    Step 3
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    Move the folding shelf and detach it from the retainers. By doing this, you will get access to the side trim plastic panels.
  2. Step 4
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    Remove the rear seat backrest.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fastener of the central protective plastic panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the hooks that secure the boot lining. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the central protective plastic panel.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the luggage compartment trim.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the rubber strip.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the interior boot light. Use a plastic trim tool.
  9. Step 11
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    Detach the bulb connector.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener of the boot side lining. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  11. Step 13
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    Detach the boot side lining. Use a plastic trim tool.
  12. Step 14
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the side plastic trim panel. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the side plastic cover.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 17
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 18
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  17. Step 19
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 20
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. ALFA ROMEO GT (937)
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the wheel.
  19. Step 22
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    Remove the fastener attaching the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  20. Step 23
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
  21. Step 24
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    Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
  22. Step 25
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  23. Step 26
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  24. Step 27
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    Remove the stabiliser link.
  25. Step 28
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    Clean the fastener that connects the suspension strut to the stub axle. Clean the control arm fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  26. Step 29
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    Unscrew the fastener that connects the suspension strut to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  27. Step 30
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    Unscrew the fastener that connects the suspension arm to the stub axle. Use a combination spanner #19.
  28. Step 31
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    Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  29. Step 32
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  30. Step 33
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    Detach the shock absorber from the rear knuckle.
  31. Step 34
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    Remove the assembled shock strut. Use a crowbar.
  32. Step 35
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO GT (937). Professionals recommend:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  33. Step 36
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    Compress the spring.
  34. Step 37
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  35. Step 38
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #22. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  36. Step 39
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO GT (937). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  37. Step 40
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    Release the coil spring.
  38. Step 41
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    Remove the spring.
  39. Step 42
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
  40. Step 43
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO GT (937). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  41. Step 44
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  42. Step 45
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  43. Step 46
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  44. Step 47
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    Compress the spring.
  45. Step 48
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  46. Step 49
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #22. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – ALFA ROMEO GT (937). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  47. Step 50
    Decompress the spring.
    Step 51
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  48. Step 52
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  49. Step 53
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    Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  50. Step 54
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    Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    ALFA ROMEO GT (937) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
  51. Step 55
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    Attach the shock absorber to the rear knuckle.
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