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

Rear suspension crossmember/axle bushes - replace

Make
Fiat
Model
Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2012
Section
Rear suspension › Rear suspension crossmember/axle bushes - replace
Suspension and wheelsRear suspension crossmember/axle bushes - replace

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER/AXLE BUSHES - REPLACE

Operation 4420D48 · REAR SUSPENSION AXLE/CROSSMEMBER

Removing

Op. 7040L22 REAR COVER ON TUNNEL - R.R.

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

Op. 4420D10 REAR SUSPENSION AXLE - R+R INCLUDES BLEEDING

- Refer to

Op. 4420D20 REAR SUSPENSION AXLE - REPLACE - INCLUDES R+R, CHECK, PARTS TRANSFER AND BLEEDING - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY

1. Fit the tool (1a) as illustrated and remove the bush (1b).

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000007800Extractor/ Fitting toolRemoving-refitting securing bush to the rear axle support
REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER/AXLE BUSHES - REPLACE

- Proceed in the same way for the bush on the right side.

Refitting

- Avoid fitting the bushes at low temperatures (e.g.: outdoor workshop warehouse).

- It is advisable to fit the bushes at a low fitting speed, max. 10 mm per second.

- Follow the instructions below for fitting the bushes.

1. The slots (1a) in the bush should be aligned with the welding joining the two track control arm half casings (1b).

2. The projection in the middle of the bush should be facing downwards for the left track control arm and upwards for the right one.

REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER/AXLE BUSHES - REPLACE

1. Place the bush (1a) in position as described previously and fit it using the tool (1b).

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000007800Extractor/ Fitting toolRemoving-refitting securing bush to the rear axle support
REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER/AXLE BUSHES - REPLACE

- Proceed in the same way for the bush on the right side.

- Refer to

Op. 4420D20 REAR SUSPENSION AXLE - REPLACE - INCLUDES R+R, CHECK, PARTS TRANSFER AND BLEEDING - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY

Op. 4420D10 REAR SUSPENSION AXLE - R+R INCLUDES BLEEDING

Op. 0010T64 BRAKE AND/OR CLUTCH FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP AS NECESSARY

Op. 0010T65 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - BLEED AIR

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

Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - ADJUST TRAVEL

Op. 7040L22 REAR COVER ON TUNNEL - R.R.

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto

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