rear axle change
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Jofestus
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rear axle change
Hi everybody, I am trying to change the rear axle on my wife's 206cc 2.0 2002 model. I have stripped the shocks off but cannot get the trailing arms off (which is why I have had to go for a complete axle). the problem I have now is that I cant seem to get enough clearance to get the axle out there are two strengthening struts which go from the chassis side rails to a box section behind the rear bumper. the axle beam is fouling on this box section, do I need to remove the strengthening struts in order to get the beam out? I'm not sure if this will give enough room to get it out, am I doing this all wrong? Any help or advice would be welcomed, thanks in advance, Joe
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Capncol
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Re: rear axle change
Drop the bars and it will come out easily. From memory............
4 bolts for the axle
Shock absorbers
Handbrake cable
Calipers/ brake pipes
ABS sensors
4 bolts for the axle
Shock absorbers
Handbrake cable
Calipers/ brake pipes
ABS sensors
Cheers Col.
206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
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Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
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Jofestus
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Re: rear axle change
Thanks for the reply Col, I was guessing that would be the answer, problem is I can't seem to get the bolts that hold the struts onto the box section out. I've sheared the heads off 3 t45 torx bits trying to get them undone, have soaked them in WD40 overnight, sprayed 'em again and left them overnight again but the buggers wont budge. Think I'm gonna have to try and drill them out and try again, so frustrated.
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gazza82
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Re: rear axle change
Get penetrating fluid ... Normal WD40 isn't up to the job.
Family Fleet: ex-Cayman Green 206 CC 2.0 LE, Indigo Blue 206 1.4 HDi Hatchback, Subaru BRZ Auto, Alfa Romeo MiTo
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Jofestus
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Re: rear axle change
anything in particular? I've tried wd40 and also duck oil, don't really know what else to try?
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Capncol
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Re: rear axle change
Plus gas and a good whack with a hammer on the heads before undoing.
Are you using good quality Torx sockets?
Are you using good quality Torx sockets?
Cheers Col.
206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
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Corvette C3 (my toy)
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Jofestus
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Re: rear axle change
Bought a new set of torx bits "blue spot" brand from machine mart, they carry a lifetime guarantee apparently so I thought they would be a good make.
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Slo
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Re: rear axle change
Did you manage to get those torx bolts out?
2003 03'reg Peugeot 206cc 1997cc Manual
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Slo
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Re: rear axle change
For anyone reading this after searching.....Ive swapped my rear axle today and had to deal with these bolts.
The tool you need to remove them is a t50 not t45, halfords do one for 6 quid and its more than upto the job.
Also gave each bolt a minute blast with my electric heat gun, best thing for rusty bolts is heat.
Your welcome
The tool you need to remove them is a t50 not t45, halfords do one for 6 quid and its more than upto the job.
Also gave each bolt a minute blast with my electric heat gun, best thing for rusty bolts is heat.
Your welcome
2003 03'reg Peugeot 206cc 1997cc Manual