Rear suspension coil springs - r.r.
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Rear suspension › Rear suspension coil springs - r.r.
REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS - R.R.
Removing
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
1. Place a hydraulic lift under the rear crossmember by the spring.
2. Undo the bolt securing the shock absorber to the suspension crossmember.
3. Slowly lower the hydraulic lift until the spring is not compressed and remove it.
Do the same for the right spring.
Refitting
- Place a hydraulic lift under the rear crossmember by the spring seat.
- Place the spring in its housing.
- Raise the hydraulic lift slowly until the shock absorber lower mounting is in line with its housing in the crossmember and then secure it tightening the bolt to the recommended torque.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear shock absorber - crossmember side | Bolt | M12 | 11.7 ÷ 14.3 |
- Slowly lower the hydraulic lift until the spring is not compressed.
Do the same for the right spring.
- Remove the hydraulic lift.
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.
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