Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Fiat
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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
Rear suspension › Refitting
44 Suspension and wheelsRefitting

(Op. 4420A30 continued)

  1. Slacken the screws (2a) of the damper (2b) and remove it.
Diagram showing rear damper assembly with callout labels 2a, 2b, and 1

Refitting

Note: When replacing dampers adhere to the following instructions.
- If the dampers have been used for over 20,000/25,000 Km always replace both dampers of each axle, taking care to assemble dampers of the same type provided as spares on the same axle.
- If the dampers have been used for less than 20,000/25,000 Km only one damper may be replaced, provided that it is of the same type and after checking that the other damper is in perfect conditions.

  • Assemble the damper and fasten it with its screws to the specified torque
FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
-ScrewREAR DAMPERM104.9
  • Remove the hydraulic jack.
  • Lower the car and remove it from the shop jack.

4420A34 - REAR SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE - REMAINING) - R+R. FOLLOWING OP. 4420A30

  • Follow Op. 4420A30 Rear suspension DAMPER (one) lh or rh - R+R.

4420A35 - REAR SUSPENSION DAMPERS - R+R.

  • Follow Op. 4420A30 Rear suspension DAMPER (one) lh or rh - R+R.

4420A40 - REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING (ONE) LH OR RH - R+R.

Removal

  • Place the car on a hoist and raise it.
  • Partially compress the suspension using a hydraulic jack.
  • Carry out Op. 4420A30 Rear suspension DAMPER (one) lh or rh - R+R.
  • Remove the hydraulic jack.
  1. Withdraw the rear coil spring.
Diagram showing rear coil spring assembly with callout label 1

(Cont.d)

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Seicento

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