Changing the steering ball joint on Renault Traffic 2

Raise the vehicle using a jack or lift

Secure the vehicle using jack stands

Locate the steering ball joint

Brush the threads and nuts of the steering ball joint axle with a wire brush.

This step makes it easier to disassemble later.

Use penetrating oil to facilitate disassembly.

Let the penetrating oil work and don't hesitate to add more if necessary.

After changing a steering component, it is important to adjust the alignment! If you still want to reduce the impact of this ball joint change, it is important to measure the length of the visible wiring, and count the number of disassembly turns.

Start loosening the lock nut, first

Loosen the second nut

The ball joint may not come out of its housing, as shown in the picture. Help it out by tapping it lightly, but do not tap directly on the thread if you want to reuse the steering ball joint.

Place a flat key at the axle level in the location provided for this purpose.

Use another flat wrench and start loosening,

The steering axle turns on itself, which is why it is important to hold it using the first flat spanner.

Note the number of disassembly turns, if you want to maintain parallelism

Compare old and new steering knuckle

Brush the threaded shaft using the wire brush

Fit the new ball joint, taking care to tighten the same number of turns as when removing the old ball joint.

Place the ball joint in its housing and start tightening

it is advisable to change the nut

Tighten the nut to the recommended torque.

Then tighten the lock nut on the axle

After changing a steering organ, it is strongly recommended to adjust the alignment.

Raise the wheel and lower the vehicle.