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Can you drive with a broken ball joint?
No, it is not safe to drive with a broken ball joint. A broken ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, leading to a potential accident. It is important to have it repaired before driving again.
Upper ball joints?
Rear wheel drive have upper ball joints, front wheel drive do not. The strut takes the place of the ball joint.
How do you change the lower ball joint on a 2001 Ford Ranger edge four wheel drive?
replace lower ball joint on ford ranger 2001
Are squeaky ball joints dangerous?
Yes, squeaky ball joints can be dangerous because they indicate wear and lack of lubrication, which can lead to excess friction and ultimately joint failure. It is important to address the issue promptly to prevent potential issues such as loss of control or suspension failure while driving.
What are some tricks in removing a separated ball joint?
If you mean a broken ball joint, you may need a cold chisel and hammer or air grinder to remove the steel rivets and a tool called a "pickle fork" to drive between the ball joint and the spindle to separate the ball joint from the spindle taper after removing the cotter pin and nut.
Name a ball and socket joint?
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint.
What does a ball joint do?
The ball joint in a vehicle is used to pivot between the wheel and the suspension. There are usually and upper ball joint and a lower ball joint.
What would happen if your ball joint breaks?
The ball joint holds the spindle on most assemblies and if it breaks then there will be a loss of control. Most go bad and you can feel the play from up to down on the wheel. But extreme circumstances would be it separating and that is never a good thing. Replace as necessary.
What type of synovial joint is the shoulder joint?
The joint in your shoulder is a Ball & Socket Joint.
What is the ball joint special tool?
There all kinds of tools for Ball Joints; OTC Remover, Ball Joint OTC Ball Joint Separator KD Tools Ball Joint Separator OTC Ball Joint Service Set KD Tools Universal Ball Joint Separator OTC Wrench, Ball Joint Spanner KD Tools Ball Joint/U-Joint/Brake Anchor Pin Press OTC Master Ball Joint Adapter Set KD Tools Ball Joint/U-Joint/Brake Anchor Pin Press Set KD Tools Ford Ball Joint Cam Tool Sears.com
What is a pickel fork?
It is a two pronged fork used to get pickles out of a jar. In vehicle maintenance it is the nickname for a ball joint separator, also a two pronged tool that gets larger as it goes back from the tip of the forks. You put it on the ball joint and drive it in with a hammer to separate the ball joint from the arm.
How do you change upper ball joint on a 95 S10 pick up truck 4 cylinder?
how do you change the upper and lower ball joint on a 95 s10 pick up truck 4 cylinder rear wheel drive
