How To... Change Upper Front Wishbone on an Alfa 147/156/GT

1. Loosen wheel nuts then elevate vehicle and support on two axle stands. Undo nuts and remove wheel.

2. Remove shock absorber lower mounting bolt into lower wishbone.

3. Unclip brake hose and remove roll bar link with the aid of 17mm spanner and 5mm allen key.

4. Undo wishbone bolt

5. Split upper wishbone outer joint using correct tool.

6. Undo the two inner bolts on the top mount of the shock absorber and tap bolts through. Pull shock absorber down.

7. Undo the two outer bolts on the top mount which secures the upper wishbone mounting bracket.

8. Ease wishbone and mounting bracket out from above the shock absorber (it will come out honest).

9. Undo wishbone inner mounting bolt and replace wishbone. Refit in reverse order as above.