Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.6 100 16V (186AXA1A), FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.9 JTD 105 (186AXB1A), FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.6 16V Blupower (186AMA1A), FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.6 16V Bipower (186AMB1A), FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.9 JTD 110, FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.6 16V Bipower (186AXC1A), FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.9 JTD 115, FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.6 16V (186AGB1A), FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.9 JTD (186AXE1A), FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.6, FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.6 (186AXC1A, 186BMC1A, 186BXC1A), FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.6 16V GPL, FIAT MULTIPLA (186) 1.6 Natural Power (186AGB1A05) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for MULTIPLA (186) and other FIAT models

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Track rod end

Replacement: track rod end – FIAT MULTIPLA (186). List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Combination spanner #22
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Ball joint puller
                    
                      Vernier caliper
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – FIAT MULTIPLA (186). AUTODOC recommends:

Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: track rod end – FIAT MULTIPLA (186). Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front 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 MULTIPLA (186)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

When 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 8

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 9

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 10

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 11

Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 12

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – FIAT MULTIPLA (186). AUTODOC experts recommend:
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 13

Clean the mounting seat of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17.
Step 16

Screw on the tie rod end jam nut. Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 17

Tighten the tie rod end locknut. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 85 nm torque.
Step 18

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 49 nm torque.
Step 19

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.

Step 21

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 22

Install the wheel.

Replacement: track rod end – FIAT MULTIPLA (186). Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 23

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 24

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 98 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – FIAT MULTIPLA (186). Professionals recommend:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 25

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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