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Replacing the Shock Absorber Mounts on the Fiat Punto

Model: Fiat Punto MK 2, 188 - Years 1999-2011
Part: Shocks

In today's video tutorial, you will learn how to remove and replace the front shock absorber mounts on the Fiat Punto, following the instructions below. First, lift the vehicle and start by removing the front wheel; then unscrew the bolts of the suspension, both at the bottom and in the engine bay, as shown in the video. At this point, you can completely remove the suspension and the mount, replacing the latter with a new one; then reassemble everything and perform the same operation for the other suspension!

Updated on 17 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

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