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Fiat Seicento Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)08 · 44 Suspension and wheels
08 · Steering & suspension

Refitting

Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Front suspension › Refitting
44 Suspension and wheelsRefitting
NameCode
1aWrench1.857.510.000
Diagram showing a wrench (1a) being used to tighten a nut (1b) on a front damper assembly secured in a spring compressor tool.
  • Remove the front damper from the pneumatic tool for compressing springs.

Refitting

  1. Assemble the front damper.
  2. Tighten the nuts fastening the front damper coupling to the specified torque
FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
2NutFRONT DAMPER COUPLINGM82.7
Diagram of the front suspension strut assembly installed in the vehicle, with callout 1 pointing to the damper coupling and callout 2 pointing to the hub upright screws.
  • Raise the vehicle.
  • Tighten the screws fastening the damper to the front hub upright to the specified torque
FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
-NutFRONT HUB UPRIGHTM129.1

Note: When locking the screws fastening the damper to the front hub upright, push the upright upwards to eliminate any play in the fastenings.

  • Fit the front brake caliper hose on the damper support.
  • Complete with Op. 4450B10 Front WHEEL (one)
    - R.R.
  • Lower the car and rest it on the ground on its wheels.
  1. Lock the damper stem using the tool (1a) and tighten the nut (1b) to the specified torque

(Cont.d)

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Seicento

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