Front suspension crossmember - r.r
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Front suspension › Front suspension crossmember - r.r
FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER - R.R
Removing
Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R
Op. 4410D17 REINFORCEMENT FOR FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER - R.R.
Op. 1008C32 GEARBOX LOWER REACTION ROD -R.R.
Op. 4410D15 FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER COMPLETE WITH TRACK CONTROL ARMS AND ANTI-ROLL BAR - R.R
1. Fit the safety pins.
2. Undo the bolts securing the anti-roll bar to the crossmember and remove it.
3. Undo the bolts securing the steering box to the crossmember and remove it.
1. Unscrew the bolt (1a), bolt (1b) and remove the left track control arm (1c).
Refitting
- Place the left track control arm in position and secure it by tightening the new front bolt and the new rear bolt to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track control arm front bush to front suspension crossmember | Bolt (to be replaced) | M12 | 5.0 ÷ 6.0 + 90° |
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track control arm rear bush to front suspension crossmember | Bolt (to be replaced) | M12 | 5.0 ÷ 6.0 + 90° |
The bolts securing the track control arm to the crossmember should be tightened to torque with the track control arm in a horizontal position.
- Repeat the same operation for the removal of the right track control arm.
- Position the steering box in its housing and secure it to the suspension crossmember by tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering box to suspension crossmember | Bolt | M12 | 9.0 ÷ 11.0 |
- Position the anti-roll bar in its housing and secure it to the suspension crossmember by tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-roll bar to front suspension crossmember | Bolt | M8 | 2.3 ÷ 2.7 |
- Remove the safety pins.
Op. 4410D15 FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER COMPLETE WITH TRACK CONTROL ARMS AND ANTI-ROLL BAR - R.R
Op. 1008C32 GEARBOX LOWER REACTION ROD -R.R.
Op. 4410D17 REINFORCEMENT FOR FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER - R.R.
Op. 4450B12 FRONT WHEELS (TWO) - R+R
Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY
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