Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (176) 55 1.1, FIAT PUNTO (176) 60 1.2, FIAT PUNTO (176) 75 1.2, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.4 GT Turbo (176AD_), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD, FIAT PUNTO (176) 60 1.2 (176AP, 176AR, 176AQ, 176BB), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.6, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.4 GT Turbo (176AS_), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 TD (176AT), FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.2 16V, FIAT PUNTO (176) 1.7 D … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for PUNTO (176) and other FIAT models

Anti-roll bar link

        Anti-roll bar link for Punto I Hatchback (176) Petrol (54 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Punto I Hatchback (176) Petrol (58 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Punto I Hatchback (176) Petrol (73 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Punto I Hatchback (176) Petrol (133 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Punto I Hatchback (176) Diesel (71 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Punto I Hatchback (176) Diesel (69 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Punto I Hatchback (176) Petrol (60 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Punto I Hatchback (176) Petrol (88 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for Punto I Hatchback (176) Petrol (131 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – FIAT PUNTO (176). List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Drive socket # 13 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #19
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on FIAT PUNTO (176) 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 (176). Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FIAT PUNTO (176)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – FIAT PUNTO (176). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a crowbar.

Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – FIAT PUNTO (176). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

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

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners. Use a crowbar.
Step 13

Install the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a crowbar.
Step 14

Screw in the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar to the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 15

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – FIAT PUNTO (176). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 16

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 17

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 18

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – FIAT PUNTO (176). Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. FIAT PUNTO (176)
Step 21

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 22

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 86 nm torque.
Step 23

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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