Change Car Shock Absorbers Fiat Punto

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 1h30–2h30 ~150–250£
Estimated time 1h30–2h30
Estimated labour cost ~150–250£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Punto 1993-2000 12
  • 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176A6000)
  • 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176B2000)
  • 1.2 16V 85 Petrol (176B9000)
  • 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176A7000)
  • 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B1000)
  • 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B4000)
  • 1.2 8V 75 Petrol (176A8000)
  • 1.4 8V GT Petrol (176B6000)
  • 1.7 8V 60 TD Diesel (176B7000)
  • 1.7 8V 70 TD Diesel (176A3000)
  • 1.7 8V 70 TD Diesel (176A5000)
  • 1.7D 8V 60 Diesel (176B3000)
Punto 2000-2012 11
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (188A5000)
  • 1.2 8V BiPower, CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000)
  • 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000)
  • 1.3 16V JTD Diesel (188A9000)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (843A1000)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (183A1000)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (188A6000)
  • 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A2000)
  • 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A7000)
  • 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188B2000)
  • 1.9D 8V Diesel (188A3000)
Punto 2009-2025 19
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B6000)
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B7000)
  • 1.2 8V Petrol (199A4000)
  • 1.2 8V Petrol (199B9000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199A2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B1000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B4000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B8000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (223A9000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (330A1000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (955B2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet DPF Diesel (199A9000)
  • 1.4 16V MultiAir Petrol (955A6000)
  • 1.4 16V Turbo MultiAir Petrol (955A2000)
  • 1.4 8V Natural power, -CNG CNG,Petrol (350A1000)
  • 1.4 8V Petrol (199A7000)
  • 1.4 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (350A1000)
  • 1.6 16V MultiJet DPF Diesel (955A3000)
Renew both front shock absorbers 1h30–2h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h00–2h00

What is the function of Fiat Punto shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Fiat Punto shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Fiat Punto shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Punto 1993-2000 1993-2000 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176A6000), 1.1 8V 55 Petrol (176B2000), 1.2 16V 85 Petrol (176B9000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176A7000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B1000), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (176B4000), 1.2 8V 75 Petrol (176A8000), 1.4 8V GT Petrol (176B6000), 1.7 8V 60 TD Diesel (176B7000), 1.7 8V 70 TD D… Diesel, Petrol
Punto 2000-2012 2000-2012 1.2 16V Petrol (188A5000), 1.2 8V BiPower, CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.3 16V JTD Diesel (188A9000), 1.4 16V Petrol (843A1000), 1.8 16V Petrol (183A1000), 1.8 16V Petrol (188A6000), 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A2000), 1.9 8V JTD Diesel (188A7000), 1… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Punto 2009-2025 2009-2025 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B6000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Petrol (199B7000), 0.9 8V TwinAir, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000), 1.2 8V 69 Petrol (169A4000), 1.2 8V Petrol (199A4000), 1.2 8V Petrol (199B9000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199A2000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (199B1000), 1.3 16V MultiJ… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol

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