Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT Doblo Estate (119_, 223_) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX) 1.3 JTD, FIAT Idea (350_) 1.3 D Multijet

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – Fiat Punto 188. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Flat screwdriver
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for PUNTO (188) and other FIAT models

 
    FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V
  
    FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.3 JTD 16V
  
    FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX) 1.3 JTD
  
    FIAT Doblo Estate (119_, 223_) 1.3 JTD 16V

FIAT Doblo Estate (119_, 223_) 1.3 JTD 16V

 
    FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V
  
    FIAT Idea (350_) 1.3 D Multijet
  
    FIAT Doblo Cargo (223_) 1.3 JTD 16V
  
    FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX) 1.3 JTD
  
    FIAT Doblo Estate (119_, 223_) 1.3 JTD 16V

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on FIAT PUNTO (188) in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Fiat Punto 188. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Set the car at the service pit or lift it with a hoist.

Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Fiat Punto 188
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 8.1

Unscrew the stabilizer rod fasteners.

Step 8.2

Use a drive socket #13.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.Use a crowbar.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Fiat Punto 188. Tip:

Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 11

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.Use a crowbar. Use a tap wrench.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 12.1

Tighten the stabiliser link fastener.

Step 12.2

Use a drive socket #13.
Step 13

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Fiat Punto 188. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.

Step 14

Tighten the stabiliser link fastener.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.

Step 15

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.Treat the contacting surface.Use copper grease.

Step 16

Install the wheel.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 17

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.

Step 18

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.

Step 19

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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