Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front shock absorbers FIAT PUNTO TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner №10
                      
                        Combination spanner №15
                      
                        Combination spanner №27
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Drive socket # 15 
                      
                        HEX №H5 wrench
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Flat screwdriver
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for PUNTO (188) and other FIAT models

FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V

Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC recommends:

Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. Recommended sequence of 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.

Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6.1

Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut.

Step 6.2

Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 7.1

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber strut.

Step 7.2

Use a drive socket #15.Use a combination spanner #15.
Step 8

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 9

Lower the car.

Step 10

Open the bonnet.
Step 11

Unscrew the upper fastening of the shock absorber strut.Use a combination spanner #15.Use HEX No.H5.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Fiat Punto 188
Step 12

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 13

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. Professionals recommend:

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.
Step 14

Compress the spring.
Step 15

Clean the shock absorber rod. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 16

Remove the strut piston rod nut.Use a combination spanner #27.Use HEX No.H5.
Step 17

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 18

Release the coil spring.
Step 19

Remove the spring.
Step 20

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.

Step 21

Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 22

Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut.Use a drive socket #10.Use a combination spanner #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Remove the bracket from the shock absorber strut.
Step 24

Install the bracket onto the shock absorber strut.
Step 25

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 26

Tighten the brake hose fastening bracket to the shock strut.Use a drive socket #10.Use a combination spanner #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 27

Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 28

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 29

Compress the spring.
Step 30

Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 31

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 32

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #27.Use HEX No.H5.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 52 Nm torque.

Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 33

Decompress the spring.
Step 34

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 35

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 36.1

Tighten the shock strut top mount.

Step 36.2

Use a combination spanner #15.Use HEX No.H5.

Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. Tip:

To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when screwing the fastening bolts in.
Step 37

Close the hood.
Step 38

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 39

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 40.1

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle.

Step 40.2

Use a drive socket #15.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 88 Nm torque.
Step 41

Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 42

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

Step 43

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Fiat Punto 188
Step 44

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 45

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 46

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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