AX Wishbones

Thompatruck · Unread post by **Thompatruck** » 19 Oct 2006, 21:21

My K plate AX failed it's MOT today on a balljoint

I've split the balljoint off the hub, undone one of the rear bolts but can't understand how to disconnect the one closest to the back??? No obvious bolts, so how does it come off?

Also I've seen replacement balljoints, how easy are these to remove and fit? Is it a simple "Tool of a pikey" (Hammer)removal?

slim123 · Unread post by **slim123** » 19 Oct 2006, 22:13

From memory, it's a case of lift the carpet in the footwell, then you will find a plastic cover, prise this out and use a socket from the top.

As for replacement, most motor factors will supply an arm, complete with the ball joint fitted, very cheaply, so it aint realy worth mucking about with the ball joint alone.

Regards
Slim

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 20 Oct 2006, 15:06

A picture always explains well :
http://www.citroen-pr.net/catalogues/il ... 13115A.gif

citronut · Unread post by **citronut** » 20 Oct 2006, 22:57

as slim123 said you will find the fixing nuts under the carpet in the front foot wells,and it is best to replace the arm,this way you are fitting new arm bushes t the same time
regards malcolm