Quick Clutch Question

[mainline 2 1 Cars]

I started changing the clutch the other day, managed to get as far as dropping the wishbone, but can't get the pinch bolt out. Can I just release the other side nearest the gearbox.....

 

Just something that occured to me while its been too cold / dark to do owt...

[M@tt 77]

yeah you could do

 

although some PlusGas/Penetrating Spray and a bigger hammer is probably all that is required

[brumster 135 1 Cars]

Yeah, go for it - I always find it easier and quicker to pull the two inner wishbone bolts out and free them that way; that's how we do it when swapping driveshafts in a hurry on events.

[welshpug 1,657]

I'd go at it with a hammed as mentioned, a punch often helps to drive it through fully.

 

Also putting a twisting force on the bolt as you hit it often helps to break the seal of corrosion.

 

Then get a new bolt off Baz or from Peugeot/Citroen.

[mainline 2 1 Cars]

Didn't think the outside bolt would be stuck as it has done less than a thousand miles since I put new wishbones on, but you never know.

 

I will get the plusgas out this weekend and see how I get on.

 

Thanks for the replies guys.