Rear suspension axle - r+r includes bleeding
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Bravo Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2014
- Section
- Rear suspension › Rear suspension axle - r+r includes bleeding
REAR SUSPENSION AXLE - R+R INCLUDES BLEEDING
Removing
Op. 7040L20 TUNNEL COVER - R.R
Op. 4450B13 REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R.R
- Remove the fastenings for the brake calipers, with reference to
Op. 3310B62 REAR BRAKE PADS - REPLACE
Op. 3310B57 REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
(left and right sides).
Op. 3310B48 REAR BRAKE DISC (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
(left and right sides).
(left and right sides).
(left and right sides).
(left and right sides).
Op. 4420A48 REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS - R.R.
- Prepare the equipment for removing-refitting the rear suspension axle as described below.
1. Fit the support (1a) on the column lift (1b).
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000001700 | Mount | Suspension crossmember support |
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870835001 | Column lift | Suspension crossmember support |
2. Fit the frame (2a) and secure it to the mounting with the retaining pins (2b) and (2c).
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000024400 | Chassis | Suspension crossmember support |
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000024419 | Pin | Frame connection to suspension mounting |
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000024418 | Pin | Frame connection to suspension mounting |
3. Fit the pins (3a), (3b), (3c) and (3d) onto the frame (2a), as shown in the diagram.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000024414 | Pin | Rear axle support |
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000024415 | Pin | Rear axle support |
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000024416 | Pin | Rear axle support |
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000024417 | Pin | Rear axle support |
Pin (3c) should be used without a spacer.
- If the above hydraulic lift is not available, use a general hydraulic lift plus the adaptor shown in the drawing, which must be made up by the workshop to allow the use of the above frames.
(*): Ensure the shank diameter fits the hydraulic lift used
1. Support the rear suspension axle using the equipment (1a) prepared previously, taking care that the pins (1b) are positioned in the axle-body locating openings as illustrated.
2. Undo the bolts (2a) securing the axle (2b) to the body and remove it from its housing.
1. Fit the spacer (1a) on the pin (1b).
2. Undo the bolt securing the mounting to the axle.
- Work in the same way on the opposite side of the axle.
3. Undo the bolt, remove the spacer (1a) and the axle mounting.
- Work in the same way on the opposite side of the axle and then remove it.
Refitting
- Before refitting the rear suspension axle check that there are no cracks or distortions. If there are, replace it.
The fitting stages for the left-hand axle mounting are shown below. For the right-hand side mounting, proceed in the same way.
- Position the axle on the same equipment used for removing it.
1. Position the axle mounting (1a) in its housing with a new bolt (1b) and lock it onto the pin (1c) with the spacer (1d) and the bolts (1e).
- Tighten the new bolt (1b) to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible bush to axle support | Bolt (to be replaced) | M12 | 12.0 ÷ 13.0 |
- Undo the bolt and remove the spacer fitted previously on the pin (1c).
- Position the rear suspension axle in its housing, taking care to make the pins coincide with the axle-body locating openings.
- Tighten the new bolts securing the axle mounting to the body to the specified torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear suspension axle support | Bolt (to be replaced) | M10 | 4.5 ÷ 5.5 |
- Remove the hydraulic lift using the equpiment.
Op. 4420A48 REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS - R.R.
(left and right sides).
(left and right sides).
(left and right sides).
Op. 3310B48 REAR BRAKE DISC (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
(left and right sides).
Op. 3310B57 REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
(left and right sides).
- Tighten the fastenings for the brake calipers, with reference to
Op. 3310B62 REAR BRAKE PADS - REPLACE
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