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...
looking like camber wear, but a lighter version of that. The problem directly depicts that the issue lies with the suspension system, and more often, it happens to be the ball joint.
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 ...
Two rollers inside the mouse touch the ball. One of the rollers is oriented so that it detects motion in the X direction, and the other is oriented 90 degrees to the first roller so it detects motion in the Y direction. When the ball rotates, one or both of these rollers rotate as ...
How to Build Your Everything Really Really Fast: A few years ago, I wrote a short document on methods for rapidly fabricating elements of mechanical systems entitled How to Build Your Robot Really Really Fast. It was catered towards students in MIT's 2.0
You can, and will get hurt if you do so, and trust me- I've seen enough people wreck due to this very reason. So play it safe. Secondly, if you do plan on racing, make sure and check out the rules for your chapter and wear appropriate safety gear such as a helmet ( motorbike)...
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 ...
Care must be taken in fitting 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 a tracking check. Even a small amount of excessive toe-in or toe-out will cause rapid tyre wear, ...