How to carry out replacement: Track Rod End 1.6 90 FIAT PUNTO Convertible (176C)
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How to change track rod end on FIAT Punto I Convertible (176) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
FIAT PUNTO Convertible (176C) 60 1.2, FIAT PUNTO Convertible (176C) 90 1.6, FIAT PUNTO Convertible (176C) 60 1.2 (176AR_, 176BR_), FIAT PUNTO Convertible (176C) 85 16V 1.2 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: track rod end – FIAT PUNTO Convertible (176C). Tools you might need:
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
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Replacement: track rod end – FIAT PUNTO Convertible (176C). 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 Convertible (176C) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 #19.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front 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 Convertible (176C)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    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.
  7. Step 8
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #20.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
  10. Step 11
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – FIAT PUNTO Convertible (176C). 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.
  13. Step 14
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    Treat the threaded part of the tie rod. Use copper grease.
  14. Step 15
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    Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
  15. Step 16
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    Screw 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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