Introduction
Here is the procedure to replace the rear shock absorbers on a Fiat 500 2007-2015 1.3 MJTD 75cv
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To secure the vehicle, click on the link below: Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel
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Using a small flat-head screwdriver, remove the cover by placing the screwdriver in the notch provided for this purpose.
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Take advantage of the fact that the car is on the ground to slightly loosen the wheel studs.
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Raise the car using a jack and then finish loosening the wheel studs.
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Remove the wheel and position the vehicle on a jack stand
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Position the jack under the axle and compress slightly
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Loosen the bottom screw using a 19 socket.
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Loosen the top screw using a 15 socket.
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Remove the damper
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Check that the new shock absorber is identical to the old one
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Position the new shock absorber
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Start by approaching the top screw (15) taking care to put thread lock on it
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Make sure to center the shock absorber foot so that the screw is in line
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Approach the bottom screw (19) taking care to put thread lock on it
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Finish tightening the two screws with the torque wrench, respecting the tightening torques given by the manufacturer.
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4 Comments
Good morning,
Good tutorial and a little clarification: don't forget to prime the new shock absorbers before installation. (press the shock absorber cylinder 3/4 times to prime the oil)
hotpocket92i - Resolved on Release Reply
Thanks, perfect, is it possible without a torque wrench?
GUILLAUME BERGER - Resolved on Release Reply
Yes it is feasible
Hello, thank you for this tutorial, very clear and very practical.
Do you have such a tutorial planned for the front shock absorbers (it's a bit more complicated)?
Julien Francois - Resolved on Release Reply
