Ball joint
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000399
A spherical bearing that connects the control arm to the steering knuckle, allowing for rotational movement in multiple planes. This component facilitates steering and suspension articulation, enabling the wheels to turn and move vertically. A typical automotive suspension system uses two or four ball joints per wheel.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000399 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Kugelgelenk; Spanish: rótula; French: rotule |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-000399",
"term": "Ball joint",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A spherical bearing that connects the control arm to the steering knuckle, allowing for rotational movement in multiple planes. This component facilitates steering and suspension articulation, enabling the wheels to turn and move vertically. A typical automotive suspension system uses two or four ball joints per wheel.",
"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Kugelgelenk",
"es": "rótula",
"fr": "rotule"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ball-joint/"
}
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