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    4. : Front shock absorber replacement

Fiat Punto - Video tutorial

Model: Fiat Punto 188, MK 2 - Years 1999-2011
Part: Shock absorbers
Operation: Front shock absorber replacement

Loosen the wheel nuts and lift the car to secure it. Unscrew the bolts and remove the wheel. Unscrew and extract the arm retaining pins from the suspension with a size 16 wrench and push them out. Use the deoxidizer spray to facilitate the operation. Also disconnect the steering linkage. Using a spanner and ratchet remove the suspension bolts and move the shock absorber away. Remove the protection grille in the engine compartment with a size 16 wrench unscrew the three bolts at the head of the suspension, carry out the same operation on the other shock absorber after removing the expansion tank. Remove the entire suspension assembly and clean from encrustations with a wire brush. Using the special equipment, stretch the spring to allow the exhausted shock absorber to be extracted and replaced with a new one. Also replace the spring and rubber boot. Refit the suspension on the car proceeding in reverse order.


Posted on 9 July 2023 by ScegliAuto



how to remove the front shock absorber on Fiat Punto
Fiat Punto (1999-2011 / 188, MK 2) Let's see carefully how to remove the front shock absorber on a Fiat Punto? The first step to follow: we loosen the pins of the rim, lift the car on
Replacement of automobile shock absorbers
Fiat Punto (1999-2011 / 188, MK 2) When our car has traveled many kilometers, it may be necessary to replace the shock absorbers, which have the function of cushioning the car's jolts
How to replace the front shock absorber.
Fiat Punto (1999-2011 / 188, MK 2) We put the car on the deck and raise it to a comfortable height for working. Remove the front tire. Now let's move the brake sockets and the brake oi

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