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Fiat Punto (176) Factory Service Manual (1993-1999)07 · 44 Suspension and wheels
07 · Steering & suspension

Complete vertical link

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Front suspension › Complete vertical link
44 Suspension and wheelsComplete vertical link
A photograph of a complete vertical link component for the front suspension

Complete vertical link

Check that the inner surfaces do not show signs of seizure, and that the arms have not sustained visible impact and do not show signs of breaks, otherwise the complete vertical link will have to be renewed.

An exploded view diagram of the vertical link showing the bearing and retaining snap ring separated from the main arm
  1. Vertical link
  2. Bearing
  3. Bearing retaining snap ring
A photograph showing a press tool (drift 1874372000) being used to fit a bearing into the vertical link
A close-up photograph of the bearing component

Fitting bearing on vertical link

Fit the bearing in the vertical link using a press, with the aid of the drift 1874372000. Then fit the bearing retaining snap ring.

Parts & tools for this job For 1993 Fiat Punto

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