Alfa Romeo 159 Brera Front Upper Wishbone Replacement

[@andrewgreen745]

Thanks Neil always nice to see how it’s done before having a go yourself.

[@evilsquirrel56231]

Thanks for the video, happily divorced with a Brera. Now driving a 916 Spider and loving it.

[@ItaliaAutos]

Mile Živković lovely good choice.

[@rupertpiersbutler]

Top tip loosening the shock. Thank you.

[@daveyacarter]

Gonna look to do this on my GT. Thanks, thats was a great how to video👍

[@Smudge114]

Great vids. Personally, I'm a basic mechanic but looking to learn. Have an '85 Sprint and a S2 147 TS. Good to hear another Brummie too! UTV!

[@ItaliaAutos]

Anthony Smith thank you

[@vincemanley7168]

I recently changed the upper wishbones on my brera, just jacked the shock so the bolts could go through the springs didn't have to losen the bolts on top.

[@nearlythere9443]

Neil, great video again, very clear. But can I suggest that you either tell us what the torque settings are as you tighten the bolts/nuts or to list them in the 'more' section.

[@ItaliaAutos]

I don't give out the torque setting of purpose. Can't give you all the secrets

[@nicholasgibbons6122]

A very useful video, thanks.

[@ItaliaAutos]

Nicholas Gibbons thank you.

[@redwhiteauto1269]

Question...there was a part on the wishbone that you greased which moves slightly.... Does that cause any knocking sound sometimes?

[@jameskeating2506]

Neat video. I want to fit front and rear Powerflex bushings to the upper wishbone. Any idea what size the bushing sleeves are so I can get the right sized object to push it out on my press?

[@biostrong]

No need to undo the shock and the wishbone bolt. Just compress the spring. It's actualy easier on the ground with a jack and a stand under the lower wishbone.

[@ItaliaAutos]

Konstantin Mihaylov I’d rather undo 4 bolts than use spring compressors . 👍

[@biostrong]

@@ItaliaAutos I'm not talking about compressors. Just to push the lower arm upwards like the car is on its wheels. I think it's easier No offense my friend ! I like your channel, it's very helpful ! Cheers !

[@ItaliaAutos]

Konstantin Mihaylov yeah non taken, it’s just the way I’ve always done it, Less messing around then I’ve always though. 👍

[@davidegan4773]

I was wondering that. Is there still enough space against the shock if the spring is out of the way?

[@musmuk5350]

Thank you this might be helpful for my 159 SW someday :-) Right now it's the front left shock absorber that's to be replaced.

[@nickevans7049]

hi replaced bottom turbo hose blowing like mad( no warning light ) running lovely now with no problems just warning light is on saying( motor control system failure ) any ideas neil ? thanks

[@ItaliaAutos]

nick evans need the codes reading. I’d be guessing otherwise

[@Zion-jw3gm]

Where was this instruction last year when i needed it lol

[@ItaliaAutos]

I'm.getting there slowly. Think thats all susp done on 159s now.

[@takenull]

Hi Sir, i just have 1 question, the bush that you move it easily at 4:03 , does it move for the new one too ?

[@redwhiteauto1269]

Hi, may I ask if the part that moves, does it cause knocking sound when driving over humps?

[@dekipoh]

Good video ..my Alfa prob like this...

[@MaDcaTz83]

Its possible to make a vídeo showing how to change de clutch plate? Chers From Portugal

[@ItaliaAutos]

when i have to do one next i will

[@MaximePhoto]

Thx from france. I will do mine.

[@d3tth]

What torque did you use to fasten the shock absorber screws?

[@endurance_pilot]

Good question 🤔

[@declandooley]

Hi Neil. Can this be done with just the corner jacked up or is it easier to lift up the entire front of the car to take the pressure off of the drop link?

[@ItaliaAutos]

Yep both corners.

[@zoltanvas9799]

Thanks for the great vids!could you do one on how to change turbo hoses on 159 1.9jtd please?

[@ItaliaAutos]

thats a pretty easy one. only 4 clips to undo.

[@zoltanvas9799]

@@ItaliaAutos okay thank you very much for reply i havent really looked into it!

[@pedrotrust]

Great vídeo , very helpful. Just a question, you use a torque wrench, is it really necessary ? And if yes, what's the settings ? Thank you !

[@ItaliaAutos]

Pedro Carvalho hi setting are important there available on the internet.

[@chourmouzischrislazarou1586]

Italia autos is this the 159 that you restored?

[@jordlc3480]

Is moog a good brand ?

[@James0788]

What are the symptoms for play in these? My BMW 6 series is experiencing small steering vibrations on anything other a smooth road

[@ItaliaAutos]

Jack it up and give them a wobble.

[@James0788]

@@ItaliaAutos there is some up and down play in them. Could this play emanate to the steering wheel?

[@_MonaMona.]

I’m getting a squeak on the brera from my front right suspension. Would it be the top mount or the upper wishbone do you think? It’s definitely at the top somewhere

[@ItaliaAutos]

Book it in and I'll take a look

[@alfaromeo1593]

hi, i have a problem with that, i've change mine 2 times in 4 months - after rain there is a really irritating noise from upper wishbone on left side ( driver side) like from old couch; never had this in dry time ; do anyone think that there will be better to pus polyurethane silent blocs inside of that wishbone?? mine is from TRW standard one.

[@ItaliaAutos]

Sounds like you might have another problem. You sure correct year part has been fitted

[@alfaromeo1593]

@@ItaliaAutos i will check that next week. Im rally thinking about installing powerflex sklent blocs

[@alfaromeo1593]

@@ItaliaAutos mine vin number is ZAR93900007088391 and there is only 1 type of trw part for this one that i found. You think i would change the brand?

[@redwhiteauto1269]

Hi I have the same knocking sound issue, especially when drive over humps and corners.... Did you manage to resolve the noise issue on yours? I am using TRW too

[@alfaromeo1593]

@@redwhiteauto1269 ive switch them for new ones on warrants and it was ok after

[@Jo0f]

Any idea why the coolant level in 159's often likes to sit just below min level? Mine seems to do the same from time to time but never drops further than that.

[@SuperPcgamesplayer]

Its a bad marking on a reseservoir. 1.9´s usually do this in 159´s.

[@Zion-jw3gm]

I'm at this moment trying to figure out my airbag warning light being on. I've replaced the air bag ecu and still the same. Will you be doing known electrical fault repairs on the 156?

[@therushden]

My 147 was a pain for this. You checked the yellow plug under the seat? They tended to work loose on my 147. Some people used to solder them in. Think you have to get a reader to turn the light out, mine I used to catch it early and turn the key one click, let it settle then turn it off. Used to sort it if someone had moved the seat.

[@Zion-jw3gm]

@@therushden I've heard about the dodgy plug connections before but I've never physically pulled it out, just a visiual told me it looks undisturbed so I left it. I'm out of ideas so I'll go in with some contact cleaner when I get a chance. My air bag light is on permenantly. I do have the multiecu scan but it can't connect to it, possibly a different cable needed, which I've just ordered. Pesky thing. Any other ideas welcome

[@aquariys]

It.s E18 not 20..i also use a jack to lift the suspension so i can screw the bolts back on

[@BojanBojovic]

I wonder do you need to loosen the suspension on Audi or VW cars as well, somehow I believe boring Germans thought about this. :)

[@kamilzmich5961]

vw is too cheap for double wishbone. and audi is overengineered, there is probably 5 bolts to hold the wishbone in, made to be easy to assemble, but break when you try to take it out after 10 years ;)