FIAT / DUCATO 244eLearn workshop manual · English · Offline edition
Procedures

4410A12 FRONT SUSPENSION DAMPER (ONE), LH OR RH - FOR MCPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM - INCLUDES DISMANTLING/RE-BUILDING OF ASSEMBLY AT BENCH R R

Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V

RemovingManual illustration 20

RefittingManual illustration 21
- Position the vehicle on the lift.- Remove the front wheel.
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
1. Lift up the steering wheel adjustment lever.2. Undo the panel fixing bolts.3. Remove the panel, releasing it from the inner retainers.
Manual illustration 244004019
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
1. Undo the bolts fixing the oddments pocket.2. Remove the oddments pocket.
Manual illustration 244004020
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
1. Undo the panel fixing bolts.2. Remove the panel.
Manual illustration 244004021
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
1. Undo the bolts fixing the relay and fuse box.2. Move the relay and fuse box.
Manual illustration 244004022
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
1. Position a hydraulic jack under the front suspension involved and place it gently in contact.
Manual illustration 244004023
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
1. Steering in the direction concerned (to facilitate access to the fixing bolts).2. Loosen the bolts fixing the shock absorber to the suspension.
Manual illustration 244004024
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
1. Working in the area of the dashboard, remove the protection.2. Undo the upper bolts (2a) fixing the shock absorber (2b).
Manual illustration 244004025
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
1. Lower the jack until the suspension can almost be detached, then undo the bolts fixing the shock absorber to the suspension.2. Remove the front shock absorber assembly.3. Move the pipe support.
Manual illustration 244004026
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
1. Fit the shock absorber assembly using the special tool.
Manual illustration 244000499DescriptionCodeFunction
1-1.874.555.000Pneumatic tool for compressing springs
Manual illustration 244004027
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
1. After having compressed the coil spring, release it undoing the fixing nut using the special tools.
Manual illustration 244000499DescriptionCodeFunction
1Spanner1.854.014.000Shock absorber stem retainer
Manual illustration 244000499DescriptionCodeFunction
1Spanner1.857.167.000Unlocking shock absorber nut
Manual illustration 244004028
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
1. If there are any faults in the shock absorber, it should be replaced in one piece.2. Make sure that the coil spring does not show signs of cracks or distortion that could adversely effect its operation. The coil springs are divided into two categories, identifiable by a stripe of white paint (10 q - 14 q) or blue paint (maxi). Springs with the same colour markings must be fitted.3. Check the condition of the other shock absorber components:- coil spring cover (3a);- mounting (3b) fixing shock absorber to bodyshell;- seal (3c);- nut (3d) fixing shock absorber to mounting.
Manual illustration 244004029
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V

RefittingManual illustration 21

RemovingManual illustration 20
1. Fit the shock absorber assembly using the special tool.
Manual illustration 244000499DescriptionCodeFunction
1-1.874.555.000Pneumatic tool for compressing springs
2. Tighten the nut fixing the shock absorber to the mounting to the recommended torque using the special tools.
Manual illustration 244000499DescriptionCodeFunction
2Spanner1.854.014.000Shock absorber stem retainer
Manual illustration 244000499DescriptionCodeFunction
2Spanner1.857.167.000Unlocking shock absorber nut
Manual illustration 244000559Value - daNmFasteningComponentØ  
27.3-10.6NutFRONT COIL SPRINGM14x1.5
3. Using tool 1.857.167.000 as an extension for the torque wrench, alter the nominal tightening torque using the following formula: C spanner = C nominal x (A / (A+B))
Manual illustration 244004030
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
- Check that the shock absorber assembly is not damaged.- Place the shock absorber assembly and the pipe support in position.- With the help of the jack, screw in the lower bolts fixing the shock absorber to the suspension without tightening them.- Tighten the upper bolts fixing the shock absorber to the bodyshell.
Manual illustration 244000559Value - daNmFasteningComponentØ  
.4.3 - 6.4NutFRONT SHOCK ABSORBERM10x1.25
- Tighten the lower bolts fixing the shock absorber to the suspension.
Manual illustration 244000559Value - daNmFasteningComponentØ  
.17.4 - 25.2NutFRONT SHOCK ABSORBERM16x1.5
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
- Position the relay and fuse box and secure it using the bolts.- Position the panel and secure it using the bolts.- Position the oddments pocket and secure it using the bolts.
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
- Position the panel, engaging the inner retainers.- Tighten the panel fixing bolts.- Lock the steering wheel adjustment lever.
Engines: 2.0 16V, 2.0 JTD 8V, 2.3 JTD 16V, 2.8 JTD 8V
- Refit the wheel.- Remove the vehicle from the lift. Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES FRONT WHEEL TOW-IN ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY Op. 4450A20 FRONT WHEEL CASTER