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I want to change one ball joint when I swap in my new dampers, but I'm anxious how i will get the old one out- its been in there 12 years. Also is there a risk of damaging the hub? I will be using all new fixings and tightening them all with a torque wrench to the recommended figures.
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 dented_vts
Regular  Location: london Registered: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 440 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 20:18
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
Post #2
spanner/socket+ratchet will do the job  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 21:40
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cress87
Seasoned Pro  Location: Norwich Registered: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 11,360 Status: Offline |
Post #3
I use one of these to remove stubborn ball joints. You are unlikely to damage the hub but it will probably split the rubber boot on the joint. Obviously that's not an issue if you are fitting a new one. ________________________________________  You feed beefburgers to swans.  I may have been speeding Mr Policeman but [a] I live for the 306 and [b] did you see that dog? omfg |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 21:45
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adam b
Seasoned Pro  Location: The Nam Registered: 24 Jan 2006 Posts: 12,828 Status: Offline |
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welshpug! wrote: spanner/socket+ratchet will do the job And probably a BFOH....  ________________________________________ Nothing to see here |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 22:19
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black 6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Berkshire Registered: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 2,089 Status: Offline |
Post #5
adam b wrote: +1 for a BFOH and goggles In case the splitter goes flying!!welshpug! wrote: spanner/socket+ratchet will do the job And probably a BFOH....  ________________________________________ Although it's no longer available new, it's worth trying to get hold of a good example second-hand. As GTi's get tubbier and cooler, it's nice to remind yourself of why insurance companies hate hot-hatches so much.-Top Gear on the 6 Apr '01. Black 6 |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 22:51
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anth
Seasoned Pro  Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
Post #6
balljoint folk and a very heavy hammer will do the job. |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 22:53
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smegal
Seasoned Pro  Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
Post #7
I knock a chisel into the pinch part when the bolt is out. A swift twat to the wishbone with a rubber hammer and the job is done. I've read somewhere you shouldn't do this but oh well it's always worked for me.________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 22:58
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
Post #8
smegal wrote: I knock a chisel into the pinch part when the bolt is out. A swift twat to the wishbone with a rubber hammer and the job is done. I've read somewhere you shouldn't do this but oh well it's always worked for me. indeed, you should never do that, it leads to stretched balljoint clamps bent balljoint clamp bolts and inevitable shite handling worst case scenario is the BJ becomes detached from the bottom of the hub carrier due to the clamp cracking, I have seen this happen, it funked that corner of the car pretty much. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 23:03
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dented_vts
Regular Location: london Registered: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 440 Status: Offline |
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welshpug! wrote: smegal wrote: I knock a chisel into the pinch part when the bolt is out. A swift twat to the wishbone with a rubber hammer and the job is done. I've read somewhere you shouldn't do this but oh well it's always worked for me. indeed, you should never do that, it leads to stretched balljoint clamps bent balljoint clamp bolts and inevitable shite handling worst case scenario is the BJ becomes detached from the bottom of the hub carrier due to the clamp cracking, I have seen this happen, it funked that corner of the car pretty much. So is it ok to bash it with one of those spade things? |
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Posted 10th Jun 2010 at 23:20
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rikky
Pikey Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,797 Status: Offline |
Post #10
get the tool cress quoted above, i use mine all the time, its indestructible and also useful for throwing at dogs shitting outside your driveway ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 11th Jun 2010 at 00:19
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dented_vts
Regular Location: london Registered: 23 Feb 2010 Posts: 440 Status: Offline |
Post #11
is that it:http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_216891_langId_-1_categoryId_165469 |
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Posted 11th Jun 2010 at 00:26
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anth
Seasoned Pro Location: Colchester Registered: 04 Apr 2006 Posts: 3,651 Status: Offline |
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dented_vts wrote: is that it: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_216891_langId_-1_categoryId_165469 Yes thats the one i have |
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Posted 11th Jun 2010 at 01:04
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smegal
Seasoned Pro Location: Leeds Registered: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 5,940 Status: Offline |
Post #13
welshpug! wrote: smegal wrote: I knock a chisel into the pinch part when the bolt is out. A swift twat to the wishbone with a rubber hammer and the job is done. I've read somewhere you shouldn't do this but oh well it's always worked for me. indeed, you should never do that, it leads to stretched balljoint clamps bent balljoint clamp bolts and inevitable shite handling worst case scenario is the BJ becomes detached from the bottom of the hub carrier due to the clamp cracking, I have seen this happen, it funked that corner of the car pretty much. I highly doubt that that can actually happen unless you are really ham fisted. Surely it flexes like the part that holds the strut? It has never caused me any issues. ________________________________________ Ex SC-6Now in a Megane R26 |
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Posted 11th Jun 2010 at 01:51
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,847 Status: Offline |
Post #14
it can happen, I have seen it the strut clamp is fr more substantial ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 11th Jun 2010 at 01:57
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