ball joint

noun

Examples of ball joint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The inner ball joint housing in the steering gearbox assembly may loosen and detach from the steering rack. USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024 Problems can arise when the steering knuckle separates from the upper control arm ball joint, causing the wheel to fall outward, which may cause a driver to lose control on the road, according to a Feb. 22 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report. Julian Mark, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024 Dealers will install locking steering rod ball joint nuts, free of charge. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024 According to the recall document, the upper control arm ball joint and steering knuckle may separate and cause the wheel to fall outward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control. Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 29 Feb. 2024 In a letter posted Tuesday on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website, Chrysler said the affected vehicles' upper control arm ball joints and steering knuckles may separate, causing a wheel to fall outward and resulting in a loss of vehicle control. Rob Wile, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024 The automaker said the affected vehicles’ upper control arm ball joints and steering knuckles may separate. William Gavin, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2024 Recalled vehicles: 2018-2023 Cake Kalk Ineos Grenadier recall for steering concern Ineos is recalling 61 of its 2023-2024 Grenadier SUVs because non-locking nuts may have been mistakenly installed on the steering rod ball joint. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2024 Can-Am claims the finger knuckle drops torque on the front upper ball joint by 85 percent and allows for shock dampers to now mount directly to the lower arm. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ball joint was in 1807

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“Ball joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20joint. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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ball joint

noun
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