Rear suspension axle/crossmember bushes - r.r.
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2014
- Section
- Rear suspension › Rear suspension axle/crossmember bushes - r.r.
REAR SUSPENSION AXLE/CROSSMEMBER BUSHES - R.R.
Removing
Op. 4450B13 REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R.R
Op. 7055B80 UNDERBODY SIDE PROTECTION (ONE) LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
Op. 7040L20 TUNNEL COVER - R.R
- Disconnect the handbrake cables from the brake caliper and from the intermediate supports on the axle, with reference to
Op. 3380A36 LEFT HANDBRAKE CONTROL CABLE - R.R.
Op. 3380A37 RIGHT HANDBRAKE CONTROL CABLE - R.R.
- Disconnect the electrical connections for the rear wheel sensors, with reference to
Op. 3340A34 LEFT OR RIGHT REAR WHEEL RPM SENSOR (ONE) - R.R.
- Unscrew the brake-clutch fluid reservoir plug and fit the tool.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000001400 | Plug | Brake/ clutch system vacuum |
1. Undo the connector (1a), remove the clip (1b) and disconnect the flexible brake fluid pipe (1c) from the rigid pipe.
- Proceed in the same way for the brake fluid pipe on the right side.
- Using the special equipment, proceed with the removal of the axle assembly and supports, with reference to
Op. 4420D10 REAR SUSPENSION AXLE - R+R INCLUDES BLEEDING
1. Fit the tool (1a) as illustrated and remove the bush (1b).
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000025800 | Extractor/ Fitting tool | Removing-refitting securing bush to the rear axle support |
- Proceed in the same way for the bush on the right side.
Refitting
- Avoid fitting the bushes at low temperatures (e.g.: outdoor workshop warehouse).
- It is advisable to fit the bushes at a low fitting speed, max. 10 mm per second.
- Follow the instructions below for fitting the bushes.
1. The axis between the bush (1a) splining should be parallel to the axle (1b) welding seam.
1. Place the bush (1a) in position as described previously and fit it using the tool (1b).
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000025800 | Extractor/ Fitting tool | Removing-refitting securing bush to the rear axle support |
- Proceed in the same way for the bush on the right side.
- Proceed with refitting the axle supports and, using the special equipment, fit the axle assembly on the vehicle, with reference to
Op. 4420D10 REAR SUSPENSION AXLE - R+R INCLUDES BLEEDING
- Connect the flexible brake fluid pipes to the rigid pipes, tighten the connectors and fit the retaining clips.
- Connect the electrical connections for the rear wheel sensors, with reference to
Op. 3340A34 LEFT OR RIGHT REAR WHEEL RPM SENSOR (ONE) - R.R.
- Connect the handbrake cables to the brake caliper and to the intermediate supports on the axle, with reference to
Op. 3380A36 LEFT HANDBRAKE CONTROL CABLE - R.R.
Op. 3380A37 RIGHT HANDBRAKE CONTROL CABLE - R.R.
Op. 0010T64 BRAKE AND/OR CLUTCH FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP AS NECESSARY
Op. 0010T65 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - BLEED AIR
Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - ADJUST TRAVEL
Op. 7055B80 UNDERBODY SIDE PROTECTION (ONE) LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
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