The definitive way to check for worn ball joint condition is through a physical manipulation of the joint and wheel. First, have the front end raised with the wheels off the ground for access. Then observe if the stationary wheel can be rocked top to bottom or side to side more than an ...
The webinar goes into great detail on how to inspect upper and lower ball joint assemblies, including the seals, dust covers, turning torque, deflection and more. BUSHING AND OTHER COMPONENT INSPECTIONS Bushings Inspect for cracks or tears, leaks, wear and excessive movement. Stabilizer Bar End L...
If a ball joint goes bad, it does not allow the wheel and tire of the vehicle to move as intended, which can not only cause undesired tire wear but also be potentially dangerous if the joint itself fails completely. Most of the joints are designed to be non-serviceable. However, if the...
Most people think that wheel alignment is best left to the professionals, but some alignment specs are easy to check yourself at home. Here is how.
We use a surface roughness tester to determine the smoothness of contact wear surfaces, such as ball spheres interacting with bearings, to ensure that the two components that are wearing together are of comparable smoothness. Universal Testing Machine ...
making a wheel very difficult to remove if you have a flat tire later on. The high force applied by an impact wrench may also stretch, damage or break the lug stud. The force applied can also vary considerably from one lug to the next, causing the rotor distortion and uneven wear proble...
a new ball joint to see that it goes on in the same position as the old one. But in any case, take the car to a garage as soon as possible for atrackingcheck. Even a small amount of excessive toe-in or toe-out will cause rapidtyrewear, apart from affecting the steering handling....
Make sure your shoes fit correctly. Almost three-fourths of people wear shoes that are the wrong length or width for their feet, according to a study published in theJournal of Foot and Ankle Research. “Typically, if a shoe is too narrow or tight, it’s more likely to cause pain in ...
Using less hand means reducing the amount of wrist action and finger rotation as you release the ball. When lane conditions change, such as during a long game or tournament, the oil on the lane can start to wear down, leading to “dry” or “hooky” lanes. In these conditions, your ...
Also check the steering-pinion bearing for wear by grasping the steering-column shaft and trying to move it in and out and across. If the splined joint to the steering shaft moves, tighten the pinch bolt. If the pinion shaft itself moves, take the car to a garage for repair. See that...