Ball joint/tie rod end, difference?
12-11-2002, 11:24 AM
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Ball joint/tie rod end, difference?
This is probably a stupid question but here goes. I know what a tie rod end is but I don't know what a ball joint is and/or where it is located or it function. Anyone care to enlighten me? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">
12-11-2002, 11:50 AM
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John,
Just as a tie rod end connects the tie rod/steering to the wheel carrier, the ball joint connects the lower a-arm to the wheel carrier. Like the tie rod end, it has a joint which allows for some movement. The wheel carrier contains the front wheel bearing for the hub, and has the hub, brake caliper, ABS sensor, and strut attached to it.
Just as a tie rod end connects the tie rod/steering to the wheel carrier, the ball joint connects the lower a-arm to the wheel carrier. Like the tie rod end, it has a joint which allows for some movement. The wheel carrier contains the front wheel bearing for the hub, and has the hub, brake caliper, ABS sensor, and strut attached to it.
