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CanadaHelpful Advice
Installing a ball joint equipped with a pinch bolt calls for some extra attention. Read on to learn an important tip for installing the steering knuckle on a MOOG® pinch bolt style ball joint.
Keeping Everything Straight
Figure 1
When installing the steering knuckle, take care to make sure it is centered with the recessed area of the ball joint.
Figure 2
If you install the steering knuckle too high, the pinch bolt will ride up higher than the recessed area where it should sit.
Figure 3
If you install it too low, it will ride on the bottom.
Figure 4
Once you have placed the steering knuckle on the ball joint, take a look inside the hole; you should see the recessed area of the ball joint if it is installed correctly.
MOOG® Ball Joints – Long-Lasting Dependability
Known as The Problem Solver®, MOOG ball joints are designed, tested and manufactured for easy installation and a perfect fit right out of the box. Application-specific features include:
- Premium Sealed Boot with Grease-Relief Valve
Stands up to environmental extremes and allows contaminants to be flushed. - Powdered-Metal Gusher Bearing Technology
Provides strength and stability and allows grease to flow through bearing surface for reduced friction and long life. - Full-Ball Hardened Stud w/Grease Grooves
Promotes longer life and smooth articulation. - One-Piece Forged Housing
Provides durability and strength. - Belleville Washer Pre-Load
Ensures tight tolerances. - Greaseable Design
MOOG ball joints are designed to make lubrication service easier, contributing to longer component life. - Pressed-in Patented Cover Plate Design
Compressed into place, its placement within the housing virtually eliminates excess axial and radial movement of the full ball stud, securing a solid steering feel for the life of the part.
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