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How to change front suspension strut on Fiat Punto 188 – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Bipower (188BXA1A), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.4 (188AXM1A, 188BXM1A), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Bifuel, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.4, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 16V 80 (188.233, .235, .253, .255, .333, .353, .639,... … View more

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How to change a front shock strut on FIAT PUNTO 2 (188) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 07/10/2019
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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #27
HEX bit no.H6.
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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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.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Fiat Punto 188 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use HEX No.H6. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  7. Step 7
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
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    Disconnect the brake hose holder from the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 12
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    Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  15. Step 15
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolts. Use a crowbar.
  17. Step 17
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
  18. Step 18
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #19.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Fiat Punto 188 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  19. Step 19
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  20. Step 20
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC experts 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.
  21. Step 21
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    Compress the spring.
  22. Step 22
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 23
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  24. Step 24
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    Release the coil spring.
  25. Step 25
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    Remove the spring.
  26. Step 26
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  27. Step 27
    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. Professionals recommend:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
    Step 28
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  28. Step 29
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  29. Step 30
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    Compress the spring.
  30. Step 31
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    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
  31. Step 32
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  32. Step 33
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use HEX No.H6. Use a combination spanner #27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 59 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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