Jumat, 06 Januari 2012

What is a Ball Joint?

What is a Ball Joint?
Moog K8607T Lower Ball Joint
Ball joints in automobile are spherical bearings that connect the control arm to the steering knuckles. More specific, with the ball is bearing steel stud and socket enclosed in a steel casing. Bearing stud is tapered and threaded. It fits into the tapered hole in the steering knuckle. A protective wrap to prevent dirt from getting into the joint assembly. Control the ball joint motion tends to be maintained by an internal spring, which helps to prevent vibration problems in the relationship. Commonly found in automotive throttle linkages, throttle body set up, is also widely used in construction equipment, the end of gas springs and in children's toys.

Ball Joint Removal Tools

Ball Joint Separator
OTC 6297 Ball Joint Separator
Ball Joint Service Tool and Master Adapter Set
BALL JOINT SERVICE TOOL AND MASTER ADAPTER SET
Astro Pneumatic ball joint service and master adapter set includes all the receiver tubes andadapters to remove / install is needed to work on most GM, Ford and Dodge 2-wheel andfour-wheel drive pick-ups, vans and sport utility vehicles through 1997. This set also includes a livecenter forcing screw plug.
Works on press-fit upper and lower ball joints

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