Ball joints are the moveable link that connects the whole suspension system together, allowing for turning and road situation. Ball joint is used for he connection between pitman arm and upper or lower control arm. So Ball joints cause to direct wheel rotating through vertical axis. If the boot was teared Ball joint should be replaced with the new one.
The rod end connect the center link to the steering knuckle on cars with conventional suspension systems and recirculating ball steering gears. On cars with MacPherson strut suspension and rack-and pinion steering gears, the rod ends connect the end of the rack to the steering knuckle. A rod end consists of an inner and an outer end. The rod end transmits force from the steering center link or the rack gear to the steering knuckle, causing the wheels to turn. The outer rod end connects with an adjusting sleeve, which allows the length of the rod end to be adjustable. This adjustment is used to...
Stabilizer link provide comfortable ride for the passengers. Stabilizer bars are used to control body roll. The one end of the stabilizer link is tied to center link and the other end is tied to control arm or body of the vehicle or helezon coil according to design.
Axial Rod is used for the linkage of rack and pinion steering gears and wheel spindle assemblies. Axial rod passes the rotating movement of the steering wheel to the tie rod ends and causes the steering knuckles to turn the wheels.
Control arm provide a connection between Pitman arm (wheel spindle) and chassis to maintain caster and camber angle of wheel. Pitman arm (wheel spindle) is supported by tarck control arm which can be divided into two main part; upper control arm and lower control arm. Ball joint has to be used to tie track control arm to the wheel spindle.
The idler arm is used on vehicles with conventional suspension systems and parallelogram steering. This type of suspension and steering arrangement is used on virtually all rear-wheel-drive vehicles and many light trucks. Essentially, the idler arm is a pivoting support for the steering linkage. The idler arm consists of a bracket, an arm that connects the bracket to the center link of the steering linkage, and an internal pivot bearing. A few vehicles use two idler arms. The idler arm assists the pitman arm by supporting the steering linkage as it moves in the direction controlled by the stee...
A pitmann arm is used on vehicles with conventional suspension systems and parallelogram steering. This type of suspension and steering arrangement is used on virtually all rear-wheel-drive vehicles and many light trucks. The pitman arm consists of a splined arm that connects with the steering gear and a threaded bearing stud and seat. The lower part of the threaded bearing stud is covered with a protective dust boot that prevents dirt entry into the bearing and seat. The upper part of the bearing stud connects to the center link of the steering linkage. The steering gear shaft turns in direct...