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How to replace the dust cover of the suspension struts in the Alfa Romeo 147?

Model: Alfa Romeo 147 MK 1 - Years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Suspension system

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Protection from external elements and dirt, such as dust, is very important for a vehicle's suspension. Regarding the Alfa Romeo 147, let's find out how to replace the rubber boots that are responsible for protecting them from dust, taking inspiration from the attached video tutorial: we lift the car with a jack and start by removing the lower part, which rests on the wheel hub, then we unscrew the upper locking pin and pull everything away.

Once here, the right thing to do is to replace everything, suspensions, shock absorbers, and the aforementioned dust boots.


Posted on 23 November 2025 by ScegliAuto


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