Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.4, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 DS 60 (188.031, .051, .231, .251), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD 80 (188.237, .257, .337, .357), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.8 130 HGT (188.738, .718), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 16V 80 (188.233, .235, .253, .255, .333, .353, .639,... View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Punto 188. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Torque wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Punto 188. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Punto 188. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #15.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Fiat Punto 188
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  11. Step 11
    Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Punto 188. AUTODOC recommends:
    Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
    Step 12
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    Remove the shock absorber.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch and secure it.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. Fiat Punto 188
  14. Step 15
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  15. Step 16
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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