Checking trailing arm
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1993–1999
- Section
- Rear suspension › Checking trailing arm
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44 Suspension and wheelsChecking trailing arm
Checking trailing arm
Check that the trailing arm is not cracked or deformed and does not show signs of wear (on the wheel side surface), otherwise it must be renewed. It is supplied as a spare part complete with stub axle.
Refitting trailing arm
15,5 daNm
Tighten the bolts securing the trailing arm to the chassis to a torque of 15.5 daNm.
Tightening bolts securing anti-roll bar to trailing arm to correct torque
| 1 | 3 daNm |
| 2 | 5,6 daNm |
Tighten the bolts (1) to a torque of 3 daNm and bolt (2) to a torque of 5.6 daNm.
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‹ Prev Withdrawing coil springNext › Tightening bottom bolt securing damper to trailing arm to correct torque
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