How to replace the steering head on the Peugeot 3008 MK1

Let's see how to change the steering knuckle on the Peugeot 3008 MK1: we will need to lift the front part of the vehicle and remove the front wheels in order to reach the ball joint. Keep in mind that at this stage the elements to be removed are often stuck, so spray them with WD-40. Make a mark with a marker between the axial ball joint and the steering one: we will need it when we have to put it back in place.

Start by unscrewing the lock nut and then loosen the fixing nut of the steering ball joint, and detach it from its seat; there is a special tool to do this operation, which could make our work much easier: we can find it on Amazon with code B0BGHLML89 at the price of 12.11 euros, free delivery for Prime customers.

Paying attention to the mark, unscrew the ball joint, counting the number of turns necessary to remove it, which will allow us to find a fairly precise adjustment for reassembly.

For greater precision, measure the thread distance with a caliper, but for greater safety it is good practice to have the geometry checked by a professional. Now we reassemble the ball joint, screwing the lock nut back to the distance measured with the caliper, then mount the ball joint up to the lock nut. Spread silicone grease on the flat part of the pin that will be in contact with the boot.

Reassemble the ball joint on the pin, then finish tightening the lock nut. We can remount the wheels and lower the vehicle.