What is a steering ball joint? What are the symptoms of a broken car?

There is a connecting part in the steering system of the car, called the steering ball joint. So, what does steering ball head mean? In fact, if we compare it to the human skeleton, the steering ball is like the joint where the human skeleton connects. So, what are the symptoms of a car if the ball head is broken? Let's take a look!

Steering ball joints, also known as universal joints, mainly provide multi-angle rotation for the steering mechanism, thereby reducing vibration and achieving smooth steering. There is no fixed replacement cycle for the car ball head, only if it is broken, it needs to be replaced. The life of the ball head is generally determined by the road conditions. Generally, it is checked once every 80,000 kilometers. Under normal circumstances, 100,000 kilometers is no problem.

The working principle of the ball head of the steering rod is a rod with a ball head shell, and the ball head of the steering spindle is placed in the ball head shell, the ball head is hinged with the edge of the shaft hole of the ball head shell through the ball head seat at the front end,the needle between the ball head seat and the steering spindle is embedded in the inner hole surface groove of the ball head seat, and the utility model can reduce the wear of the ball head, improve the tensile strength and other characteristics of the spindle.

The performance of the steering ball head is broken:

If the ball head is broken, the car mainly has the following symptoms: the ball head of the front wheel of the vehicle is broken, and the car sways left and right when driving, when the brake is pressed, the direction will fail, and if the amount of ore is larger, It may break when subjected to any impact or load.

When the steering ball is broken, not only will there be serious car failure, but also the car may sway from side to side. At this time, please stop driving immediately.