Today I've had the rear ram off to check for an LHM leak. Sure enough, the leak is from the low pressure leak off pipe. So, I put some Orange Hermatite Silicon sealant around it.
But, I was alarmed to feel loads of play at the top end of the ram where it bolts to the anti roll bar.
I stripped the gaiter off and there is a ball joint. Unfortunately this one has lots of play in it. Thinking about it, the play in this ball joint is probably the reason I get a clunk as I accelerate hard or go over a speed hump.
There is some play in the bush at the bottom end, but not as much as I expected.
So, could this ball joint be the source of the clunking rear suspension on Activas ?
A new rear ram will be my only option.
Rear Ram wear in top Ball Joint
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KevMayer
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Rear Ram wear in top Ball Joint
Cheers, Kev
02 plate C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive SE (now 170k miles 03/21).
Used to have:- Xantia 1.9 TurboD SX. 1996 Blue & 1998 Silver Activa. + 1992 BX TZD Turbo.
02 plate C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive SE (now 170k miles 03/21).
Used to have:- Xantia 1.9 TurboD SX. 1996 Blue & 1998 Silver Activa. + 1992 BX TZD Turbo.
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CitroJim
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KevMayer
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The gaiter is ok. It can be persuaded to slide off in one piece.
I've put the ram back on for now. There's a lot of play in the ball joint but it is quite a solid construction. It's a metal ball retained by a sturdy metal cup/housing. It doesn't look like it will part company in the near future. There doesn't appear to be any rubber involved (unless its all broken up and that's why I have so much play ?).
The ball joint is actually threaded on to the end of the ram. There are flats on the shaft end and the ball joint has a big hexagon (maybe 24 mm). Maybe you can get the ball joint as a separate item and change it yourself. Just like a normal ball joint/track rod end.
I knew I should have taken a photo...damn
I've put the ram back on for now. There's a lot of play in the ball joint but it is quite a solid construction. It's a metal ball retained by a sturdy metal cup/housing. It doesn't look like it will part company in the near future. There doesn't appear to be any rubber involved (unless its all broken up and that's why I have so much play ?).
The ball joint is actually threaded on to the end of the ram. There are flats on the shaft end and the ball joint has a big hexagon (maybe 24 mm). Maybe you can get the ball joint as a separate item and change it yourself. Just like a normal ball joint/track rod end.
I knew I should have taken a photo...damn
Cheers, Kev
02 plate C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive SE (now 170k miles 03/21).
Used to have:- Xantia 1.9 TurboD SX. 1996 Blue & 1998 Silver Activa. + 1992 BX TZD Turbo.
02 plate C5 2.2 Hdi Exclusive SE (now 170k miles 03/21).
Used to have:- Xantia 1.9 TurboD SX. 1996 Blue & 1998 Silver Activa. + 1992 BX TZD Turbo.
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andmcit
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If the gaiter just prises off without any damage I have a spare ram I can
take piccies of to help explore repairing possibilities. I've an idea Handyman
has looked into restoring Activa rams and is on the lookout for old duff rams
to experiment with and/or repair.
If whole running and legal Activas are currently going on ebay for £200 it's
a hard job justifying over £200 for a new rear ram bush or even a complete
rear ram from Mr Citroen. Remember, it's the rear's where there are two RP
numbers with a cheaper one being the older number.
Andrew
take piccies of to help explore repairing possibilities. I've an idea Handyman
has looked into restoring Activa rams and is on the lookout for old duff rams
to experiment with and/or repair.
If whole running and legal Activas are currently going on ebay for £200 it's
a hard job justifying over £200 for a new rear ram bush or even a complete
rear ram from Mr Citroen. Remember, it's the rear's where there are two RP
numbers with a cheaper one being the older number.
Andrew