Front suspension crossmember - r.r
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Front suspension › Front suspension crossmember - r.r
FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER - R.R
Removing
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A001 BATTERY |
Op. 1008C34 BRACKET ON GEARBOX FOR LOWER REACTION ROD - R.R.
Op. 1008C30 POWER UNIT LOWER REACTION LINK - R.R.
Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R
Op. 4410D22 BRACKET FIXING FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER TO BODYSHELL (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.
Op. 7210A48 R.R THIRD LOAD LINE
Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R
Op. 1076B40 CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE - R.R.
1. Loosen the front fixing bolts on the bodyshell.
2. Undo the side fixing bolts on the third load line.
3. Loosen the side fixing bolts on the third load line.
4. Loosen the side (4a) and centre (4b) rear fixing bolts.
5. Undo the bolts fixing the anti-roll bar.
6. Undo the bolts fixing the steering box.
1. Use a hydraulic lift complete with suitable support to support the suspension crossmember.
- Undo all the bolts loosened previously and remove the suspension crossmember.
Refitting
- Place the rear suspension crossmember in position and screw in the fixing bolts without tightening them.
- Then remove the hydraulic lift and support used for dismantling the suspension crossmember.
1. Tighten the front fixing bolts on the body to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension crossmember (front fastenings on body) | Bolt | M12x1.25 | 12.0 | all versions |
2. Tighten the side fixing bolts on the third load line to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third load line (on suspension crossmember side fastening) | Bolt | M12x1.25 | 7.0 | all versions |
3. Tighten the fixing bolts on the third load line to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third load line (on suspension crossmember) | Bolt | M10x1.25 | 5.5 + 90° | all versions |
4. Tighten the side (4a) and centre (4b) rear fixing bolts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension crossmember (side rear fastenings on body) | Bolt | M14x1.25 | 16.5 | all versions |
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension crossmember (centre rear fastenings on body) | Bolt | M14x1.5x70 | 15.0 | all versions |
5. Tighten the bolts securing the anti-roll bar to the specified torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-roll bar (on suspension crossmember) | Bolt | M8 | 2.0 | all versions |
6. Tighten the bolts securing the steering box to the specified torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track control arm (on steering knuckle) | Nut | M8 | 3.2 | all versions |
Op. 1076B40 CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE - R.R.
Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R
Op. 7210A48 R.R THIRD LOAD LINE
Op. 7055B66 ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUST COVER IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH - R.R.
Op. 4410D22 BRACKET FIXING FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER TO BODYSHELL (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R
Op. 1008C30 POWER UNIT LOWER REACTION LINK - R.R.
Op. 1008C34 BRACKET ON GEARBOX FOR LOWER REACTION ROD - R.R.
- Connect the negative battery terminal.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A001 BATTERY |
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
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