Technical Fiat 500 front springs

[Peterm1000]

Just fitting new springs and shock absorbers to the front of my 2012 Fiat 500 Lounge. Is there a "right" way up for the springs? There doesn't appear to be any difference to the top or the bottom.

 

[John202020]

Just fitting new springs and shock absorbers to the front of my 2012 Fiat 500 Lounge. Is there a "right" way up for the springs? There doesn't appear to be any difference to the top or the bottom.

The Monroe springs I used had arrows that pointed upwards, there is a difference the lower has a definitive end that locates in the spring pan, this is my guide that shows the arrow

Front shock absorber replacement

I had to replace our 2009 front shocks due to corrosion, this is how I did it, hopefully if you do this it will help you? What you may require, normal DIY workshop tools including odds and evens in spanners and sockets. Shock absorbers, drop...

www.fiatforum.com

 

[Peterm1000]

The Monroe springs I used had arrows that pointed upwards, there is a difference the lower has a definitive end that locates in the spring pan, this is my guide that shows the arrow

Front shock absorber replacement

I had to replace our 2009 front shocks due to corrosion, this is how I did it, hopefully if you do this it will help you? What you may require, normal DIY workshop tools including odds and evens in spanners and sockets. Shock absorbers, drop...

www.fiatforum.com

Thank you - and would there be any impact if they were fitted upside down?

 

[steveras57]

Ask one of our Australian contributors! there whole bl**dy cars upside down so they should know!

 

[John202020]

Thank you - and would there be any impact if they were fitted upside down?

Yes the top of the spring is more narrow and is "flat" the bottom isn't flat, you mate the free end of the lower end against the stop, on the shock plate, this is on our 09 car later ones may have different springs?

 

[Peterm1000]

Yes the top of the spring is more narrow and is "flat" the bottom isn't flat, you mate the free end of the lower end against the stop, on the shock plate, this is on our 09 car later ones may have different springs?

Thank you