Changing the outer steering ball joints - Peugeot 307

Raise and chock the front of the vehicle with the wheels hanging

Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

Remove the wheel on the affected side

Place adhesive tape flush with the nut as a reference point to avoid disrupting the geometry too much.

Apply penetrating oil to the ball joint threads if necessary.

Loosen the 17mm nut

Do not completely remove the nut before loosening the inner ball joint lock nut.

If necessary, tap lightly with a hammer to move the axle.

Loosen the 21 mm lock nut while blocking the rotation of the inner steering rod

Return to the ball joint and completely remove the nut

Remove the steering ball joint by loosening it with your hand.

Count the number of turns, it will be used when replacing the new ball joint

Compare the dimensions between the old and new ball joints

Tighten the ball joint by counting the number of turns again, it must be identical to that of removal

Place the ball joint axle in the hub carrier

Tighten the ball joint nut

Tighten the lock nut

Have the geometry adjusted by a specialist