Front hub upper swivel joint removel

[skiptontweed]

Hi, I am currently refreshing the front suspension on the Clio 200 Cup.

The bottom ball joints are easy enough to press out of the hubs (i have a 10ton press). I applied some gentle heat first and they slid out nicely.

However, I have come to press out the upper swivels and I just can't see how to hold the upright and apply pressure without stressing the part. Has anybody got a photo of how this is done?

Thanks,

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[Dumdum]

Probably a scaffolding job on the ten ton press assuming you’ve removed the circlip as well...

Bit more heat and it will slide out like the bottom also

 

[wootwoot]

Are you also doing poly bushes on the control arm?

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[skiptontweed]

Are you also doing poly bushes on the control arm?

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I wasn't planning on doing this no. I have replaced the arb bushes with the black (hard) poly bushes, and also renewed the subframe mounting bushes.

 

[skiptontweed]

Probably a scaffolding job on the ten ton press assuming you’ve removed the circlip as well...

Bit more heat and it will slide out like the bottom also

I think I am going to have a collar machined that just fits over the swivel and supports the upright.

 

[wootwoot]

Did you have any squeek get from them?

I wasn't planning on doing this no. I have replaced the arb bushes with the black (hard) poly bushes, and also renewed the subframe mounting bushes.

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[skiptontweed]

Did you have any squeek get from them?

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I don't know yet - the car is still in bits.

 

[wootwoot]

I don't know yet - the car is still in bits.

Hahaha sorry

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[Ice_ken]

heat and a big hammer