Mazda issues recall due to ball joint corrosion
Mazda North American Operations notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it was issuing a safety recall for certain 2007-14 model year CX-9 vehicles manufactured from Oct. 24, 2006 to Dec. 28, 2013.
Mevotech TTX Terrain Tough Ball Joints Category Expanding To Address Escalating Demand
Mevotech’s Canadian engineering team has designed a new line of high-performance ball joints using patented technology that the company says significantly extends service life. The new line was created to address ball joint failure issues in extreme duty applications. Engineered specifically to withstand the demands of extreme duty applications and extended maintenance cycles, TTX Terrain Tough
Steering Systems Under Stress: Ball Joints, Bushings and Alignment
Prior to the Daytona 500 in February, I watched Matt Kenseth blaze his way to victory in the Sprint Unlimited driving a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. During the race, one of the commentators referred to the “laser-precision steering” apparent in the winning car. Since driving at 200 mph on pavement is akin to driving 70
Measuring Ball Joint Wear
Detecting and measuring wear in a ball joint is critical to ensuring the safety of a vehicle. When a ball joint fails, the driver loses control of the vehicle. This can result in damage not only to the suspension, but also the axle shafts, brakes and even the body.
Why Do Ball Joints, Tie Rods And Control Arms Wear Out?
The ball and socket joint has been around on animals and humans for millennia. This simple design has been used on vehicles since the turn of the century because it works. But, just like our hip joints, ball and socket joints, like ball joints, tie rods and sway bar links, wear out.
Torque-To-Yield Suspension Components (Ball Joints, Tie Rods And Control Arms)
Always make sure to check the service information to get the right torque for a suspension component no matter what type of fastener. If you see an initial torque spec along with an angle in degrees, it is a torque-to-yield (TTY) fastener. TTY ball joint and tie-rod studs have two advantages. First, they can weigh less and still apply the same clamping loads. Second, the clamping loads are more consistent and controllable.
Tech Tip: Solving Lower Ball Joint Removal and Installation Issues
When installing a replacement ball joint in these applications, technicians may note that the new ball joint may not fit tight in the opening of the lower control arm.
Solving Lower Ball Joint Removal and Installation Issues
When installing a replacement ball joint in certain applications, technicians may note that the new ball joint may not fit tight in the opening of the lower control arm. Affected vehicles are: Ford Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac, F-150, F-150 Heritage, F-250, Ranger, Lincoln Navigator, Mazda B2300, B3000 and Mercury Mountaineer.
Why do Automotive Ball Joints, Tie Rods and Suspension Links Wear Out?
The ball and socket joint has been around on animals and humans for millennia. This simple design has been used on vehicles since the turn of the century because it works. But, just like our hip joints, ball and socket joints like ball joints, tie-rods and sway bar links wear out.
Tech Tip: Vehicle Safety Hinges on Understanding, Checking and Replacing Ball Joints
If the engine quits at 60 mph, you have a chance of getting off the road safely. If a ball joint quits, you have a chance of crashing off the road. The ball joint is one moveable part of a control arm assembly. The control arm bushings are just as important as the ball joint – if the ball joint is worn, chances are the bushings are just as worn. In the case of a strut suspension, the upper mount can receive as much wear as ….