When to replace lower ball joint and vertical link?
REPLACING LOWER BALL JOINT/VERTICAL LINK If one or both lower ball joint securing nuts fail the check, the corresponding vertical link will need to be replaced using the following procedure: 1. Remove front brake disc for access. See JTIS 206-03 (SRO 70.10.10). 2.
What causes the ball joints to wear out faster?
Depending on the type of suspension, most cars have both upper and lower ball joints. The lower ball joints are usually larger and wear out faster due to the weight of the front of car that rests on them. Click here to read our detailed article on ball joints.
Are there any problems with front control arms?
Another prematurely worn front LCA bushing problem, not surprising. However, the main problem bushings are the rear bushings in the front lower control arms, the service bulletin you mentioned is the front bushings, but they may be a problem too. Have you scheduled or had all your recalls done yet?
What are the signs of worn ball joints?
These include: 1 Clunky or squeaky noises 2 Drifting to the side 3 Loose or shaky steering 4 Uneven tyre wear More …
What are the ball joints on a SLA?
Short Long Arm (SLA): On this type of suspension with the spring connected to the lower control arm, a loaded lower ball joint and follower upper ball joint are typically used. Or, if the spring is connected to the upper control arm, a follower on the lower ball joint and loaded upper ball joint are commonly used.
How to replace a lower control arm ball joint?
Replacing a Lower Control Arm Ball Joint. Learn how to replace a lower ball joint by pressing it out of the control arm and pressing the new one back in. To watch the longer, in depth version, click the link below. Press out a Ball Joint (In-depth):
When do you need a loaded ball joint?
A loaded joint is designed to support the weight of the vehicle and a follower joint that positions the control arm or strut assembly. A lower control arm that is connected to the spring uses a loaded ball joint to connect the steering knuckle to the upper control arm follower ball joint for a SLA suspension.
Which is more important control arm or ball joint?
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 the ball joint. The shock absorber is also an important component in the stability of the suspension system.