Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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) 1.2 Natural Power, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Bifuel, FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.4 (188AXM1A, 188BXM1A), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Bipower (188BXA1A), FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.2 Natural Power (188BXA1A) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front suspension arm / front control arm on FIAT PUNTO 2 (188) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: front lower arm – Fiat Punto 188. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
  • 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:
  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
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Fiat Punto 188
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: front lower arm – Fiat Punto 188. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Wear protective goggles.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastening bolts of the bracket that connects the stabilizer bar to the car body. Use a drive socket #13.
  10. Step 10
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    Disconnect the stabilizer bar from the control arm.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #13. Use a combination spanner #13.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the front arm fastener. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  13. Step 13
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    Unscrew the rear arm fastener. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  14. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the arm. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 16
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    Clean the mounting seats and the thread of the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 17
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    Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: front lower arm – Fiat Punto 188. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.Do not damage the ball joint cover.
  18. Step 18
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    Install the fastening bolts.
  19. Step 19
    Changing Control Arm on FIAT PUNTO (188) 1.9 JTD 80 2002 by yourself
    Screw the fasteners of the ball joint. Use a drive socket #13. Use a combination spanner #13.
  20. Step 20
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  21. Step 21
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    Tighten the front fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
  22. Step 22
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    Tighten the rear fastener of the control arm. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 nm torque.
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