How to Replace Shock Absorbers: Fiat 500

Learn How To Replace Fiat 500 Shock Absorbers

• KYB Front Shock Absorber for Fiat 500 – R&L: Excel-G, Twin Tube (Part No. 333766)
• Torquing tools:
  • Socket wrench: 13, 15, 16, 17, 19 mm
  • Spanner: 16, 17 mm
  • Screwdrivers (torx/slotted): 5, 6, 16, 19, 27 mm
• Penetrating oil
• Heavy duty ratchet strap
• Coil spring compressor
• Transmission jack lift

1. Spray the stabiliser rod with penetrating oil and remove relevant nuts and bolts with a 5 mm screwdriver and 16 mm ring spanner.
2. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor, shock absorber wiring and brake piping.
3. Unscrew relevant nuts and screws with a 15 mm and 17 mm drive socket wrench to detach the stabiliser link.
4. Secure steering knuckle with a heavy-duty ratchet strap.
5. Remove windscreen wipers using a 13 mm socket.
6. Detach cowl grille using Torx T20.
7. Unscrew struts top mounting using a 6 mm and 19 mm screwdriver bit along with a ring spanner.
8. Remove shock absorber.
9. Set the shock absorber strut and coil on the spring compressor tool.
10. Remove strut mount from shock absorber using a 16 mm and 27 mm screwdriver bit.
11. Install the coil spring on the new shock absorber and compress the spring again.
12. Install the shock strut mount and fasten bolts using a 27 mm and 6 mm screwdriver bit (6.75 daN.m).
13. Make sure the coil spring, shock absorber and relevant mounts align.
14. Place the shock absorber back in the wheel arch of the vehicle.
15. Re-attach top mounting.
16. Remove heavy-duty ratchet strap from steering knuckle.
17. Reconnect wheel speed sensor, shock absorber wiring and brake piping using 15 mm drive socket (8 daN.m) and 17 mm ring spanner.
18. Fit the stabiliser link using a 5 mm screwdriver bit (5.5 daN.m) and 16 mm socket
19. Fit the wheel back on the vehicle.
20. Screw strut top mounting using a 6 mm screwdriver bit (5.5 daN.m) and 19 mm socket.
21. Re-install cowl grille panel (Torx T20) and windscreen wipers using a 13 mm socket.