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How to change track rod end on ABARTH Grande Punto (199_) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
ABARTH Grande Punto (199_) 1.4 ESSEESSE / SUPERSPORT (199.AXX1B), ABARTH Grande Punto (199_) 1.4 (199.AXN1B) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
ABARTH Grande Punto (199_) 1.4 ESSEESSE / SUPERSPORT (199.AXX1B), ABARTH Grande Punto (199_) 1.4 (199.AXN1B) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for Grande Punto (199_) and other ABARTH models
Track rod end
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #15
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Vernier caliper
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – ABARTH Grande Punto (199_). AUTODOC recommends:
- Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: track rod end – ABARTH Grande Punto (199_). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. ABARTH Grande Punto (199_)
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 8When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
- Step 9Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #22.
- Step 10Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
- Step 11Screw the end out of the tie rod.
- Step 12Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 13Screw on a new tie rod end.Replacement: track rod end – ABARTH Grande Punto (199_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
- Step 14Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
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