To remove the Power Steering rack from a Fiat Punto MK1, start by disconnecting the battery and draining the power steering fluid. Next, lift the vehicle and remove the front wheels for easier access. Detach the steering column from the rack, then unbolt the rack from its mounts and remove the tie rods from the steering knuckles. Finally, carefully slide the rack out of the vehicle.
Fiat punto power steering reservoir on a y reg were can i find it
fiat punto's dont have steering fluid. they have electric motors instead.
I think the Punto has electric power steering, so no fluid.
To remove the power steering rack from a Fiat Punto MK1, first, safely lift the vehicle and support it with jack stands. Disconnect the battery and remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Then, detach the steering column from the rack and disconnect the power steering hoses. Finally, unbolt the rack from its mounting points and carefully slide it out from the vehicle.
it is on the steering column below the steering wheel
on the steering column beneath steering wheel
Unfortunately the power steering unit is on the way out.
i had two fiat punto in my life, both of then from 1998. one of then ad power steering but the other didnt. so for your fiat 1997, some of then has and some dont..i think there are 1997 puntos with power steering
Failure in the power steering system...
fuse for power steering on fiat punto if your looking for the fuse under the bonnet big black box on the right open up the box and you will see the big blue fuse in the middle of the top row .
The red steering wheel light on a Fiat Punto typically indicates a problem with the power steering system. It may suggest that the power steering has failed or that there is an issue with the steering column. If this light appears, it's important to stop the vehicle safely and consult the owner's manual or a mechanic, as driving without functional power steering can be dangerous.
needs new steering colum