How to change rear shock absorbers on Fiat Punto 199 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.2,
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.4 Natural Power,
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet,
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.4 (199AXB1A),
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.4 LPG,
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.9 D Multijet,
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.6 D Multijet,
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet,
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.2,
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.4 (199AXB11, 199AXB1A, 199BXB1A, 199AXL1A),
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet,
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet (199.AXD11, 199.AXD1A, 199.AXD1B,...,
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.9 D Multijet,
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.9 D Multijet,
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.4 16V (199BXG1B, 199AXG1B),
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.4 T-Jet (199AXM1A, 199BXM1A, 199BXN1A),
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.2 LPG (199BXA1A, 199AXA1A),
FIAT GRANDE PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear shock absorber on FIAT PUNTO 199 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for GRANDE PUNTO (199) and other FIAT models
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Punto 199. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 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 rear 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 199
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7
Move the part aside.
Step 8
Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9
Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 10
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11
Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Punto 199. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 13
Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 14
Remove the shock absorber.
Step 15
Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
Step 16
Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17
Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18
Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Punto 199. Tip:
Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 19
Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
Step 20
Tighten the shock absorber rod nut. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 21
Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
Step 22
Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23
Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
Step 24
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 199
Step 25
Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 26
Install the fastening bolt.
Step 27
Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 28
Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 29
Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a drive socket #E16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 72 Nm torque.
Step 30
Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 31
Install the wheel arch cover to its mounting seat. Screw in the fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 32
Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 33
Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 34
Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.
AUTODOC recommends:
Fiat Punto 199 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 35
Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 36
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 37
Install the wheel.
Replacement: shock absorbers – Fiat Punto 199. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 38
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 39
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 40
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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