Tools for front suspension overhaul - urgent advice please

[jamesjimmy]

Hi guys, need to replace the front spring and pivot assembly on my Clio 200, gave most tools to hand (correct sockets etc.) but need to source ball joint splitters and spring compressors (anything else out of the ordinary required?).

I've seen these recommended on other posts (any alternative cheaper recommendations?) but keen to know what other specific tools proplp have used as need to get it sorted this weekend.

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[Jon_H]

You might well of completed this by now BUT from memory doing this same job on a 200, I don’t remember ball joints needing to be split etc.
Just a case of undo bolt that attaches the leg to the hub, undo drop link nut from leg, wipers and scuttle panel off to get to be able to undo the top mount bolts, then from here the whole leg comes out.. then not sure on spring removal as it was previously a straight swap for coilovers but from other cars, nut in the top mount to come out once the spring is clamped and not moving anywhere, change spring and refit is just the reversal..
(This is all from a good 2 years ago so could of missed some out)
Doing mine tomorrow so if I find anything I’ve missed I’ll update!

 

[Raptor6767]

Jon wrote pretty much everything, and I'll C/P from the service manual.






Hope it helps you figure out what you need.

 

[Raptor6767]

And if you need UPRATED ball joints and Heavy Duty stabilizer links for the overhaul. Give me a shout.