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How to change track rod end on Fiat Punto 188 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 16V 80 (188.233, .235, .253, .255, .333, .353, .639,..., FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.8 130 HGT (188.738, .718), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD 80 (188.237, .257, .337, .357), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 DS 60 (188.031, .051, .231, .251), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.4, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 16V 80 (188.233, .235, .253, .255, .333, .353, .639,..., FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.8 130 HGT (188.738, .718), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD 80 (188.237, .257, .337, .357), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 DS 60 (188.031, .051, .231, .251), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.3 JTD 16V, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.4, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change tie rod end / track rod end on FIAT PUNTO 2 (188) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for PUNTO (188) and other FIAT models
Track rod end
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 17
Combination spanner #20
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Vernier caliper
Tap wrench
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC:
- Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
- The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
- Please note: all work on the car – Fiat Punto 188 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- 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. Fiat Punto 188
- 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 7When 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 8Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #20.
- Step 9Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
- 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 – Fiat Punto 188. Professionals 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 14Treat the threaded part of the tie rod. Use copper grease.
- Step 15Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
- Step 16Screw on the fastening nut that connects the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
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