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How to change the rear shock absorbers on the Fiat Punto

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

Replacing the rear shock absorbers is very straightforward to do yourself: it essentially involves removing the bolts that secure the eyes of the shock absorber; to perform this operation, lift the vehicle and also apply a support jack under the rear suspension beam; once everything is secure, proceed to dismantle the bolts that attach the two eyes (upper and lower) of the shock absorber to the body and the beam; then remove the old shock absorber and insert the new one.

Updated on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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