How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.2 (199AXZ1A, 199BXZ1A) Fiat Punto mk3 199
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How to change rear shock absorbers on FIAT PUNTO (199) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (199) 0.9 Bifuel, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.4 Multi Air, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.4 (199AXB1A, 199BXB1A, 199BXB11, 199AXB11), FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.2 (199AXZ1A, 199BXZ1A), FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.4 (199AXH1A, 199BXH1A), FIAT PUNTO (199) 0.9 Twinair Turbo, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.4 Turbo Multi Air, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.4 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO (199) 0.9, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.4 Bifuel, FIAT PUNTO (199) 0.9, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.3 D Multijet, FIAT PUNTO (199) 1.2 (199AYL1A, 199BYL1A) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: shock absorbers – FIAT PUNTO (199). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # E16
Drive socket # E18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Shock absorber socket #DD6
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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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:
  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 #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. FIAT PUNTO (199)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel arch cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 7
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    Move the part aside.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #E16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 12
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    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.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  14. Step 15
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a shock absorber socket DD№6. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 18
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    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.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the mount, boot and bump stop onto a new shock absorber.
  19. Step 20
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    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.
  20. Step 21
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  21. Step 22
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  22. Step 23
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    Treat the shock absorber rod fastener. Use copper grease.
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