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All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for PUNTO Van (188AX) and other FIAT models
Tools
Replacement: strut mount – FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #15
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #27
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 18
Drive socket # 19
HEX bit No.H6
HEX bit No.H7
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: strut mount – FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX). AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • Please note: all work on the car – FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H7. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  4. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  5. Step 7
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX)
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 10
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut. Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 11
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  11. Step 14
    Replacing Strut Mount on Fiat Punto 188AX 2000 1.3 JTD by yourself
    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  14. Step 17
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  15. Step 18
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  16. Step 19
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
  17. Step 20
    How to replace FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX) 1.3 JTD 2001 Strut Mount - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  19. Step 22
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  20. Step 23
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    Compress the spring.
  21. Step 24
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 25
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #27. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 26
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    Remove the top strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: strut mount – FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX). Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  24. Step 27
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    Install a new top shock strut mount.
  25. Step 28
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #27. Use HEX No.H6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – FIAT PUNTO Van (188AX). Professionals recommend:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  26. Step 29
    Replacing Strut Mount on Fiat Punto 188AX 2000 1.3 JTD by yourself
    Decompress the spring.
  27. Step 30
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  28. Step 31
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
  29. Step 32
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    Treat the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
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