Technical data and maintenanceFront suspensions
FRONT SUSPENSIONS
HELICAL SPRINGS (Specific for Boxer and T. Spark 16V engines)
| Engines / Features | Boxer 8V | Boxer 16V | 1970 T. SPARK 16V | 1370 T. SPARK 16V | 1598 1747 T. SPARK 16V |
| Before mod. | After mod. |
| Wire's diameter | 13.8 mm | 13.8 mm | 13.8 mm | 13.7 mm | 13.7 mm | 13.8 mm |
| Internal diameter | 150 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm |
| Loose length | 366 mm | 369 mm | 384 mm | 370 mm | 384 mm | 386.5 mm |
NOTICE: Helical springs are divided according to hardness classification and marked with different paint colours so to be easily detected. In case of replacement of one or both springs, check that the new springs are marked with the same colour of the replaced ones.
SHOCK ABSORBERS (Specific for Boxer and T. Spark 16V engines)
| Boxer | T. Spark 16V |
| Stem diameter | 22 mm | 22 mm |
| Stroke | 145 mm | 167 mm |
STABILIZER BAR (Specific for Boxer and T. Spark 16V engines)
| Bar diameter | 22 mm | 23 mm (*) |
(*): Specific for engines 1370 T. SPARK 16V and 1598 T. SPARK 16V
HELICAL SPRINGS (Specific for Turbodiesel engines)
| Versions / Features | Conditioned | Non-conditioned |
| Wire's diameter | 14 mm | 13.8 mm |
| Internal diameter | 150 mm | 150 mm |
| Loose length | 416 mm | 386 mm |
NOTICE: Helical springs are divided according to hardness classification and marked with different paint colours so to be easily detected. In case of replacement of one or both springs, check that the new springs are marked with the same colour of the replaced ones.
SHOCK ABSORBERS (Specific for Turbodiesel engines)
| Stem diameter | 22 mm |
| Stroke | 155 mm |
STABILIZER BAR (Specific for Turbodiesel engines)
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