Clio 197 lower ball joint socket size

[MANAGER]

What socket size do i need to remove the lower ball joint? thanks in advance

 

[LiamP]

I was looking for this the other day, did a search on FB and it seems there isn’t a tool that actually fits, various advice involving heating and smashing with a hammer to purchasing this tool and modifying it..



It’s mentioned in the comments that someone has used it for the 197

Sealey SX027 Lower Ball Joint Socket for Peugeot 405/Citroen, 54mm x 101mm x 142mm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000RO1U1W/?tag=clio197-21

 

[tcw]

As Liam mentioned above, SX027 works (but needs the teeth filing down slightly to fit)

Welding a nut on is quite popular, as is using stilsons

Better tools than the SX027 are available but are about £100ish every time I've seen them.

 

[MANAGER]

you're a star mate thank you