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What are the symptoms of a faulty steering linkage ball joint?

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DeColin

07/29/25 9:29pm

The external symptoms of a faulty steering linkage ball joint include: a clicking sound when turning; a noticeable play in the steering, leading to unstable steering while driving; in mild cases, it causes unstable steering, while in severe cases, it can lead to the wheel suddenly detaching and swinging out, especially at high speeds. Here is an introduction to the steering linkage ball joint: 1. The tie rod is a crucial component in the vehicle's steering mechanism, directly affecting the stability of vehicle handling, operational safety, and the lifespan of the tires. 2. The ball joint is a tie rod with a ball joint housing, where the ball joint of the steering spindle is placed inside the housing. The ball joint is hinged with the edge of the shaft hole of the ball joint housing through the ball seat at its front end. The needle rollers between the ball seat and the steering spindle are embedded in the groove of the ball seat's inner hole surface, which helps reduce ball joint wear and improves the spindle's tensile resistance. 3. The outer ball joint refers to the tie rod end ball joint, while the inner ball joint refers to the steering linkage ball joint. The steering linkage ball joint is connected to the steering knuckle, and the tie rod end ball joint is connected to the parallel rod. 4. A loose steering tie rod end ball joint can cause the vehicle to pull to one side, uneven tire wear, steering wheel vibration, and in severe cases, the ball joint may detach, leading to the wheel suddenly swinging out and detaching.

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