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How Ball Joints Work?

Ball Joints Working Of Ball joints How Ball Joints Work Ball joints are an important part of the vehicle  suspension  and  steering system . Ball joints are a flexible ball and socket that allows suspension movement in more than one direction that enables positive control over the front wheels at all time. There are commonly upper and lower ball joints that connect each  front wheel spindle  to the control arms . When driving a car through a turn, the ball joint allows the suspension arms to flex up and down over bumps while another ball joint connects the steering linkage to the steering knuckle on the spindle. Ball joints are used to connect lower suspension control arm to the  steering  knuckle on the spindle. When turning, the suspension travels up and down and keeps constant control of the wheels. There are two types of ball joints, sealed units which don't require lubrication, and standard ball joints that require grease to be pumped ...