A ball joint is a part of a vehicle front suspension. Most cars have one or two ball joints at each front wheel. When a ball joint becomes bad, a vehicle could be unsafe to drive; a ball joint, when badly worn, can disjoin causing the vehicle to lose control unexpectedly. One of the possible indication of a bad ball joint could be a knocking noise coming from the front end, particularly while driving over bumps or making sharp turns. If you suspect your vehicle has a bad ball joint or any other suspension component, have your car inspected as soon as you can, it can be unsafe to drive.
Mechanical joint in which a spherical end moves freely within a recessed socket. Ball joints act as pivots which allow turning of the front wheels and compensate for changes in the wheel and steering geometries that occur while driving.
The sphere shaped end of this flexible plumbing join rests in a socket.
A flexible joint consisting of a ball in a socket, used in front suspensions.
A flexible joint consisting of a ball within a socket. Ball joints act as pivots which allow turning of the front wheels and compensate for changes in the wheel and steering geometries that occur while driving.
A flexible joint having a ball-and-socket type of construction. Ball joints are used primarily in a vehicle's front suspension because they can accomodate a wide range of motion.
Variation of a simple ball and socket assembly. Upper ball joints connect upper control arm to spindle and lower ball joints connect lower control arm to spindle.
Wheel end of a CV joint (halfshaft), which allows it to steer and move with the suspension.
a ball (usually wood) between two adjacent sockets
A ball inside a socket that can turn and pivot in any direction. Used to allow the suspension to travel while the driver steers the car.
A connector consisting of a ball and socket. This configuration allows for angular and rotating motion at the same time.
A ball-and-socket joint giving good flexibility within a range of motion. Allows the suspension to move up and down while still being able to turn the wheels.
Spherical assembly allowing pivot rotations for showerheads.
Usually refers to the outboard (wheel) end of a CV joint (halfshaft). The ball joint allows the wheel to steer and move with the suspension and still receive power from the engine. The term ball joint can also be used to refer to how suspension components are attached.
A ball and matching socket connecting suspension components (steering knuckle to lower control arms). It permits rotating movement in any direction between the components that are joined. Figure 4 Front suspension ball joints
A movable joint found on the steering linkage and suspension system of a car that permits rotating movement in any direction between the parts that are joined.
In animation, a joint that can rotate about all three of its local axes. See joint.
A flexible coupling in a vehicle's suspension that connects the control arm to the steering knuckle. A ball joint is so named because of its ball-and-socket construction. Some are designed to never require grease while others should be lubed every six mon