Fiat Uno Quiz
Suspension

Rear shock absorber - removal and refitting

In this manual: Suspension
Fiat Uno Service and Repair Manual — 3Engine — 47Ignition system — 14Braking system — 21Electrical system — 38Steering — 11Suspension — 13Bodywork — 29Supplement: Revisions and information on later models — 18Wiring diagrams — 45Cooling and heating systems — 15Fuel system — 21
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1 Open the tailgate and remove the cover from the shock absorber top mounting which is located within the luggage area (photo).

8.1 Rear shock absorber upper mounting cover
8.1 Rear shock absorber upper mounting cover 2 Hold the flats on the spindle with an open-ended spanner and then unscrew the self-locking nut. 3 Working under the car, disconnect the shock absorber lower mounting. 4 Withdraw the unit from under the wing. 5 The shock absorber can be tested as described in Section 2.

6 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Tighten mounting nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

Fig. 11.8 Rear suspension components (Sec 8)
Fig. 11.8 Rear suspension components (Sec 8)

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