Replacement: front lower arm – FIAT PUNTO EVO Van (199_). AUTODOC recommends:
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: front lower arm – FIAT PUNTO EVO Van (199_). Take the following steps:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FIAT PUNTO EVO Van (199_)
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Replacement: front lower arm – FIAT PUNTO EVO Van (199_). Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
Step 7
Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
Step 8
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 9
Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 10
Unscrew the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 11
Remove the fastening bolts. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Release the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
Step 13
Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
Step 14
Remove the arm.
Step 15
Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16
Install a new arm.
Replacement: front lower arm – FIAT PUNTO EVO Van (199_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
Step 17
Install the fastening bolts. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a tap wrench.
Step 18
Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19
Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 20
Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
Step 21
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 22
Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23
Screw the rear fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24
Tighten the front fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 25
Tighten the rear fastener connecting the arm to the body subframe. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.+90°
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Be sure to use new fasteners.
Step 26
Tighten the ball joint fastener. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 nm torque.
Step 27
Remove the support from under the arm.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – FIAT PUNTO EVO Van (199_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 28
Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 29
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 30
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: front lower arm – FIAT PUNTO EVO Van (199_). Tip from AUTODOC:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31
Install the wheel.
Replacement: front lower arm – FIAT PUNTO EVO Van (199_). Professionals recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 32
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 33
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 34
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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