C5 2015 2.2 Litre 150 kw front centre sphere change

[wfdTamar]

I'm not sure where is appropriate to ask, but I need to change the centre sphere as it has a harsh ride on the front (feels worst going over small speed bumps) and consensus is this is the likely culprit. After waiting 21 months for my dealer to get a genuine sphere, I gave up and got a third party one from France. There's a how to for a similar model. I'm not sure how different my car is. Can I get a How To for this and the sub frame please?

I understand it involves dropping or removing the sub frame. I intend changing all the LDS fluid too.

[Kees]

I post here before, how to do it without remove the subframe.
Just remove the left drive shaft and under the subframe a 6mm bolt with hold the AC tube.
Then with a long chisel you can hammer the sphere loose.
It takes around 2 hours to finish.
Greetings,
Kees.

[wfdTamar]

I'm not sure it's in the same place on my car, but I'll have a look and see if that might work.

[GiveMeABreak]

It is, the front Rigidity sphere is located near the front left axle:

I will put up the official guide for you and link back to it when I've completed it - then you have Kees's option or the official way to choose from.

Ok, so here is the official procedure that also contains the instructions for depressurising the front axle but please note - I don't have the specific guide for removing the Steel Subframe on this model, so you may have to consider Kees's method.

C5 X7 (4 Cyl) Removing - Refitting Front Firmness Regulator (Centre Sphere)

[Kees]

You can see the sphere if you look behind the left wheel from the A style. From there you can put the chisel.
The reason you have to remove the left drive shaft and the 6mm bolt is to make room for your left hand.
Greetings,
Kees.

[wfdTamar]

A pillar?

Kees method sounds much better for me. Quicker and no need to lift the car. I was considering actually paying someone to do it!

Is there a how to for changing all the LDS fluid? Car has done 150.000km and just want to rule out that being part of the problem.

[Kees]

First look at the color of the LDS, when it's orange/light brown, there is no need to replace it.
If you still want to change it, put the car in low, then depressurize with the diagbox.
Behind the mud protector behind the right front wheel disconnect the tube from the LDS tank.
You need approximately 3,5 liter to refill the tank, when you are ready.
Greetings,
Kees.

[wfdTamar]

Thanks. I already have the LDS. Does that drain the fluid from all the lines or just from the tank?

Here's the How To:
viewtopic.php?t=72555

[GiveMeABreak]

Yes that's the link in the Resources section.

[wfdTamar]

I got my sphere from this site. Not quite 3 weeks to be delivered to me in Tasmania. €74.80 for one sphere, but I get it tax free, so it was €62.33 (also less €1.25 discount), but €50 shipping. €111.08 total. They are IFHS brand, part C575FR (includes O-ring). This was the front centre sphere for my 2015 2.2 litre 150kw.

Shop around though as I've seen them cheaper. Finding a place that'll ship here is the issue for me. Frustrating thing is in the time I was waiting for the one I ordered from the local Citroen dealer I had been within 50 km of this place 2 summers.

https://www.sphere-discount.com/gb/