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Fiat Croma Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)14 · Suspension and wheels
14 · Steering & suspension

Rear suspension beam - r r

Make
Fiat
Model
Croma Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Rear suspension › Rear suspension beam - r r
Suspension and wheelsRear suspension beam - r r

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Operation 4420D42 · REAR SUSPENSION AXLE/CROSSMEMBER

Removing

- Position the vehicle on a lift.

Op. 4450B13 REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R.R

Op. 4420A40 L/H OR R/H REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING (ONE) - R+R

(both).

Op. 1076B30 FRONT EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R

Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R

1. Undo the bolt fixing the shock absorber to the rear wheel stub axle.

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Position a hydraulic jack (1a) fitted with tools (1b) and (1c) supporting the rear suspension crossmember.

During the dismantling the two locating pins (1d) on the underbody must be lowered.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1870835001Hydraulic lift

Supporting front suspension frame

Rear suspension crossmember support

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000001700SupportFront suspension frame/rear suspension crossmember support
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000001900SupportRear suspension crossmember support
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000002400ArmsRear suspension crossmember support
REAR SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

- 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

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

(*): Ensure the shank diameter of the adaptor fits the hydraulic lift used.

1. Undo the bolts fixing the rear suspension longitudinal anchorage strut to the bodyshell.

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the bolts fixing the rear suspension crossmember to the bodyshell.

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

1. Undo the bolts fixing the rear suspension crossmember to the bodyshell.

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

- Lower the hydraulic jack slowly and remove the rear suspension crossmember assembly.

Refitting

1. Place the rear suspension crossmember assembly back in its housing using the hydraulic lift (1a) and the support tools (1b) and (1c).

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1870835001Hydraulic lift

Supporting front suspension frame

Rear suspension crossmember support

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000001700SupportFront suspension frame/rear suspension crossmember support
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000001900SupportRear suspension crossmember support
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000002400ArmsRear suspension crossmember support

During refitting, remove both locating pins (1d), which must fit into the holes in the underbody during assembly.

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

- Tighten the new bolts fixing the rear suspension crossmember to the bodyshell to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Rear suspension crossmemberBolt (to be replaced)M12(bodyshell side) 8.1 - 9.9 +90°

1. Tighten the new bolts fixing the rear suspension longitudinal anchorage strut to the bodyshell to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Rear suspension longitudinal anchorage strut.Bolt (to be replaced)M14(bodyshell side) 8.1 - 9.9 +90°
REAR SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

- Remove the hydraulic jack and the tools used for supporting the rear suspension crossmember.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1870835001Hydraulic lift

Supporting front suspension frame

Rear suspension crossmember support

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000001700SupportFront suspension frame/rear suspension crossmember support
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000001900SupportRear suspension crossmember support

1. Tighten the bolt fixing the shock absorber to the rear wheel stub axle to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Rear shock absorberBoltM14(steering knuckle side) 14.0 - 18.0
REAR SUSPENSION BEAM - R R

Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R

Op. 1076B30 FRONT EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R

Op. 4420A40 L/H OR R/H REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING (ONE) - R+R

(both).

Op. 4450B13 REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R.R

- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Croma

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