Changing the rear shock absorbers of the Grande Punto

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Changing the rear shock absorbers of the Grande Punto

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

02:00:00

Introduction

In this tutorial we will see how to change the rear shock absorbers.

Parts and most of the necessary tools are available on the site.

Only the female Torx sockets are not, but you will easily find them in an auto center. In addition, this acquisition will be very useful if you plan to change your front brake discs and pads, also available on the site.

Tools

Parts

set of two rear shock absorbers × 2

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Step 1 Lift the car and place it on a jack stand

After engaging a gear, apply the handbrake and loosen the wheel nuts.

After engaging a gear, apply the handbrake and loosen the wheel nuts.
Raise the car and place it on a jack stand. You can refer to the guide on the site to carry out this operation safely https://conseils.oscaro.com/placer-voitu...
Remove the wheel to access the shock absorber.

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Step 2 Disassembling the shock absorber

In the example we will see the disassembly of the right rear shock absorber, which requires removing a nut to access the screws that hold the shock absorber head plate.

Using a 10 socket wrench, unscrew the nut so that the protective cover can be moved aside.

In the example we will see the disassembly of the right rear shock absorber, which requires removing a nut to access the screws that hold the shock absorber head plate.
Using a 10 socket wrench, unscrew the nut so that the protective cover can be moved aside.

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Step 3 Disassembling the shock absorber head

After removing the protection, using your E14 female torx socket, unscrew the two screws from the plate without removing them completely.

After removing the protection, using your E14 female torx socket, unscrew the two screws from the plate without removing them completely.

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Step 4 Disassembly of the shock absorber foot

Using your E18 female torx socket, unscrew the shock absorber foot bolt.

Once the latter is loosened, remove the two screws holding the plate from the previous step.

Using your E18 female torx socket, unscrew the shock absorber foot bolt.
Once the latter is loosened, remove the two screws holding the plate from the previous step.
Remove the old shock absorber.

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Step 5 Preparing the new shock absorber

On the old shock absorber, you need to recover the head plate, as well as the protection tube.

To remove the plate, using your 16 socket wrench, loosen the nut. Use a vice to block the shock absorber rod.

On the old shock absorber, you need to recover the head plate, as well as the protection tube.
To remove the plate, using your 16 socket wrench, loosen the nut. Use a vice to block the shock absorber rod.

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Step 6 Preparing to reassemble the shock absorber

Compare your new shock absorbers with the elders.

Compare your new shock absorbers with the elders.
Replace the stem guard.
Then reassemble the shock absorber and its plate using the new nut provided and respecting the tightening torques.
Replace the shock absorber starting with the foot bolt without tightening it.

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Step 7 Installing the new shock absorber

Using your jack, relieve the rear axle so that you can put the plate in place.

Using your E14 torx socket, replace the two shock absorber head plate screws and tighten them to the required torque.

Replace the protective cover bolt and reassemble the shock absorber rod guard and insert it into its housing.

Using your jack, relieve the rear axle so that you can put the plate in place.
Using your E14 torx socket, replace the two shock absorber head plate screws and tighten them to the required torque.
Replace the protective cover bolt and reassemble the shock absorber rod guard and insert it into its housing.
Tighten the shock absorber foot bolt using your E18 torx socket, respecting the tightening torque.

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Step 8

Lower the jack back down and check your work one last time before reassembling the wheel and putting the car back on the ground.

Proceed in the same way for the left rear shock absorber. For the latter, the screws of the plate are both visible and accessible.

Lower the jack back down and check your work one last time before reassembling the wheel and putting the car back on the ground.
Proceed in the same way for the left rear shock absorber. For the latter, the screws of the plate are both visible and accessible.