'96 Peugeot 405 balljoints?

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Sun 8 Jul 2007 23:04
'96 Peugeot 405 balljoints? - gasspringmaker
i have a n reg 405 and need to replace the bottom balljoints.
do i need a special tool or is there a way round this any suggestions please!!
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Mon 9 Jul 2007 13:29
peugeot 405 balljoints? - bell boy
suggest you purchase a MR HAYNES
I would even guess it will show you how to make a left handed wassname to help removal
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Mon 9 Jul 2007 13:38
peugeot 405 balljoints? - RichardW
You really need a special tool with four lugs on it. However, on an older car this is unlikely to shift the existing ball joint - it's only really useful for putting the new one back in. You might be able to get it off on the car, but once the hub is disconnected from the wishbone, there's nothing to push against. Easiest way is to get the hub off the car and into the vice, make sure you remove the locking tab from the washer, heat the hub to soften the locktite and drive the joint round with a hammer and chisel.
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RichardW

Is it illogical? It must be Citroen....
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Mon 9 Jul 2007 13:41
peugeot 405 balljoints? - Doyle
You can remove the ball joint with a hammer and cold chisel, but this method can/will induse lots of blood sweat and tears. The special tool only costs about £8.00 www.justoffbase.co.uk/Tool-Shop/Suspension-Ball-Jo...s

Doyle
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Tue 10 Jul 2007 07:07
peugeot 405 balljoints? - gasspringmaker
i thought this might be the case ,as they suggest a " special" tool in
the haynes manual but thats it i will see if i can buy the tool when i pick up the ball joints today , many thanks for the info.
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