Can anyone advise on how to replace the ABS ring on the drivers side ? I know it will need to be heated up to red hot for it to slide onto CV joint . But I need to know if I can fit it without removeing the shaft from the gear box ?

Mark, January 2011

Had same problem offside abs ring broke on 2.0 diesel Picasso.bought ring for £2.60 inc postage from company called j and r next day delivery.my mechanic fitted it in about 1 and half to 2 hours charged me £40.00 as a friend works great.citroen main dealer wanted just short of £480.00 parts labour and vat.think I got lucky who you know mechanic advised look on line for just abs ring as can't get at auto spares centres only sell cv joint

Johno basingstoke, January 2013

great thanks for all your advise . going to give it a go myself

Mark, January 2011

so is there no way of fitting this ring without removing the shaft from the gearbox ?

Mark, January 2011

Sometimes easier to fit a new outer CV joint on the shaft rather than get involved trying to fit just the ABS ring.Depends on what funds you have to repair it I suppose?

Steve, January 2011

you can leave the shaft in the g/box but the suspension etc. will have to be stripped because it is a solid ring and will have to slip over the joint

cdc, January 2011

so is there no way of fitting this ring without removing the shaft from the gearbox ?

Mark, January 2011

you will need to strip front suspension,remove caliper and disc,hub nut and the shaft can be removed,it will be easier to repair on the bench,if the ring is damaged you may have to obtain a complete joint as they come as one unit,had a ring split on my own car a few months ago and managed to braize it together and very gently slip it back onto the joint and re inforced it with a good glue and some sealant and its been fine since

cdc, January 2011