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

Checking trailing arm

Make
Fiat
Model
Punto (176) Factory Service Manual
Year
1993–1999
Section
Rear suspension › Checking trailing arm
44 Suspension and wheelsChecking trailing arm

Checking trailing arm

A black metal trailing arm component with rubber bushings at each end, shown against a white background.

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

A view of the rear suspension assembly showing the trailing arm being positioned near the chassis with a coil spring visible above.

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

A close-up of the rear suspension showing the anti-roll bar link connected to the trailing arm, with callout numbers 1 and 2 indicating specific bolts.
13 daNm
25,6 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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