Peugeot 406 rear drop link Problem

[MontyC]

I have a 99 406 estate the rear drop links were shot so I bought some new ones to replace them, one side was very easy to do but the other side I have managed to remove the ball joint end, but the bolt is stuck inside the bush on the opposite end where it adjusts the camber of the wheel, Im not really able to put heat on it as a rubber brake pipe runs to close and have had no joy trying to tap the end of the bolt as its just in front of the rear spring. I can turn the bolt but it just turns the whole bush so im guessing its rusted in any ideas how to remove it before I cut the bolt. I included a picture to give you an idea????

[Old Merc]

A simple two bolt job that turns out to be a nightmare long job.I`ve lost count how many of these 406 links I have replaced and I have only had one like this.I`m sorry there is no easy fix,its just either plenty of WD40 and a hammer both ends,the last resort cut or grind the bolt.As you know its a pig to get at and when you have destroyed it all you will have no marks to go by when fitting a new adjusting bolt,so you will have to start again adjusting the tracking.Note:- the bolt head and eccentric washer are fixed (one part),take care not to cut away the locating notch where the eccentric washer locates.

[MontyC]

A simple two bolt job that turns out to be a nightmare long job.I`ve lost count how many of these 406 links I have replaced and I have only had one like this.I`m sorry there is no easy fix,its just either plenty of WD40 and a hammer both ends,the last resort cut or grind the bolt.As you know its a pig to get at and when you have destroyed it all you will have no marks to go by when fitting a new adjusting bolt,so you will have to start again adjusting the tracking.Note:- the bolt head and eccentric washer are fixed (one part),take care not to cut away the locating notch where the eccentric washer locates.


One thing I did notice is the grove where the eccentric washer locates seems to be at 12.00 Oclock on the bolts on both sides of the car although I have marked them to be sure as well so hopefully if I do end up with no marks on the new bolt it shouldnt be to hard to line up so shouldnt have to worry about tracking. But yes a short job that has turned into a pain the joys of DIY mechanics.

[Old Merc]

A "joy" for DIY mechanics?? Try explaining to a customer why the 30min labour quote has turned into 3 hours.A stripped,broken,seized bolt can turn a simple profitable job into awkward loss making one and ruin your time planning for the day.One of the joys of having your own business.

[MontyC]

Old Merc said:

A "joy" for DIY mechanics?? Try explaining to a customer why the 30min labour quote has turned into 3 hours.A stripped,broken,seized bolt can turn a simple profitable job into awkward loss making one and ruin your time planning for the day.One of the joys of having your own business.

Old Merc I know exactly where your coming from, my father ran a garage for 30 years, untill he past away recently, which is why I now fix my own car. So I have seen how frustrating it can be.