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Fiat Grande Punto Factory Service Manual (2005-2012)14 · Suspension and wheels
14 · Steering & suspension

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.
Suspension and wheelsRear suspension coil springs - r.r.

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS - R.R.

Operation 4420A48 · REAR DAMPERS AND SPRINGS

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.

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS - R.R.

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.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Rear shock absorber - crossmember sideBoltM1211.7 ÷ 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.

Op. 4450A40 REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto

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