rear spheres c5

quint72 · Unread post by **quint72** » 03 Jul 2009, 19:46

hello iam a new guy to this forum
have a problem with c5 estate cannot remove rear spheres have used chain wrenchs strap wrenchs no movement at all
back of the is as hard as rock
just need some advice many thanks

Unread post by **xantia_v6** » 03 Jul 2009, 19:56

I have always (so far) managed to move reluctant spheres with the use of a large hammer and punch direct with force and TLC at the seam around the centre of the sphere.

Others will recommend the Pleides tool (I have not used one).

Unread post by **myglaren** » 03 Jul 2009, 20:06

If they are under pressure they will likely be hard to budge.

fred1 · Unread post by **fred1** » 03 Jul 2009, 22:07

Hi,

I have found the diy tool described in the hand tips section of the forum excellent for removal of xantia rear spheres.

By the way I do strongly recommend that you do the initial quarter turn slackening WITH the system pressurised to ensure the suspension cylinder if held firm other wise you risk the cylinder moving and pipes being bent and broken.

Regards

John

quint72 · Unread post by **quint72** » 04 Jul 2009, 22:56

many thanks for the advice will try again with hammer and punch
if not ill try making my own tool as described on this forum cheers all

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