AX GT lower arm balljoint

[Will]

Hi there.
Just a quick sanity check really. I am replacing the o/s lower ball-joint on my Mk1 1990 AXGT, or rather replacing the arm as I don't have access to a press to get the BJ out!

Should be an easy job BUT - the balljoint 'stick' on the new arm (where it inserts into the hub) is noticably larger in diameter than the old one (2mm dia wider as a rough measurement),and as a result I am really struggling to get the lower hub clamp opened up enough to get it in.

I've noticed on the delivery note that the arm is stated to fit AX 92-96. I thought that the arms & balljoints were the same all the way through production, but now i'm not sure - was there a change in size for the Mk2s?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
Will

[addo]

That size change is parallel to what happened on the 405, you can probably fit later hub carriers.

[citronut]

if you send me the last 8 digits of your chassis/VIN No. i will get you the OE part No. specifically for your car

[citronut]

ps.
i just looked at AX on service citroen and it only shows 2 part No.'s one each for left and right arms

95 658 978
FRONT ARM
LEFT

95 658 979
RIGHT

[addo]

There are two sizes listed on the French websites, 14mm and 16mm.

Think the RPO was 5277 for changeover.

[citronut]

yes Adam likewise on UK service citroen ,
i was a bit trigger happy there,

so Will
if you send me the last 8 digits of your chassis/VIN No. i can check your specific car

[Will]

Thanks for the replies, it does seem that there are indeed two types, 14mm and 16mm.

I'll make a note of the VIN tonight and let you know.

[Will]

if you send me the last 8 digits of your chassis/VIN No. i will get you the OE part No. specifically for your car

Here you go: 07ZD4710

1st Reg'd 25/01/91

Hope this is ok!

Many thanks
Will

[citronut]

here are the left and right part No. that come up useing your VIN No.
but it doesnt say what size swivel pin

95 658 978
FRONT ARM
LEFT

95 658 979
RIGHT

and here is the part No. for just the lower swivel joint

3640 36
ARM BALL-JOINT

[Will]

Thanks very much for the info. Gives me something to go on! I'll see how I get on.

Regards
Wil