Changing the suspension ball joint - Peugeot 307

Securing the vehicle: removing and refitting the wheel

Using a ratchet and a 21 socket, loosen the ball joint nut under the wishbone then remove the

Place the ball joint extractor between the ball joint and the wishbone

Tighten the extractor screw to detach the ball joint from the wishbone

Once detached, unscrew the ball joint extractor screw and remove the

Slide a force bar between the universal joint and the triangle to support the underbody

Press the bar to release the ball joint from the triangle

Carefully release and remove the force bar, taking care to spread the hub

For the left side, the universal joint is not held by the gearbox, it can then move back and cause the gearbox oil to flow, to avoid this keep the hub inwards

To free the hub ball joint, place a chisel in the slot

Tap the top of the chisel with a hammer to free the ball joint from the hub.

In general, a heat shield protects the ball joint, it is held on the top of the ball joint, pull on it to extract it

Using a claw wrench (or a long 36 socket) loosen the ball joint

Unscrew and remove the ball joint by hand

Compare the dimensions between the old and the new suspension ball joint

Replace the new ball joint and screw it in by hand first, then lock it with the claw wrench (or the 36 mm long socket)

Clamp the ball joint by striking the edge of the ball joint with the chisel and hammer to crush it into the hub slot.

In general, a heat shield protects the ball joint, replace it by clipping it onto the top of the ball joint.

Replace the force bar between the universal joint and the triangle

Spread the triangle to insert the ball joint by maneuvering the hub

The ball joint is difficult to handle, so to make it easier to reinstall, do not hesitate to use a socket wrench to tilt it towards the triangle.

Screw the ball joint nut back on and tighten it with a ratchet and a 21 socket.