Glossary “ball nut” Definition:
In a recirculating ball nut steering gear, the ball nut has internal threads that are meshed to the threads of a worm gear with continuous rows of ball bearings between the two. The ball bearings are reticulated through two outside loops called ball guides. The sliding ball nut has tapered teeth cut on one face that mesh with teeth on the cross-shaft sector.
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ball joint internal lubrication
Glossary “ball joint internal lubrication” Definition:
A ball joint assembly may be pre-lubricated and factory sealed or it may have provision for periodic scheduled lubrication.
ball joint preload
Glossary “ball joint preload” Definition:
A term relating to certain ball joints, often spring-loaded, having constant friction between the ball-and-joint housing socket.
ball joint seal
Glossary “ball joint seal” Definition:
Neoprene rubber seal that fits over a ball-joint stud against the housing to retain lubricating grease and keep unwanted foreign debris, such as sand or dirt, out.
ball joint slack
Glossary “ball joint slack” Definition:
A term often used for ball joint free play.
ball gauge
Glossary “ball gauge” Definition:
Common term for small hole gauge.
ball joint
Glossary “ball joint” Definition:
1). A joint or connection where a ball moves within a socket, allowing a rotary motion while the angle of the rotation axis changes. 2). A suspension component that attaches the steering knuckle to either control arm, featuring a ball-and-socket joint to allow pivoting in various directions. Also known as a spherical joint.
ball joint angle
Glossary “ball joint angle” Definition:
The inward tilt of the steering axis from the vertical.
ball joint centerline
Glossary “ball joint centerline” Definition:
An imaginary line drawn through the centers of the upper and lower ball joints.
ball joint free play
Glossary “ball joint free play” Definition:
The allowable radial and axial motion between the ball-joint housing, checked with the load removed.
ball joint inclination
Glossary “ball joint inclination” Definition:
The inward tilt of the top of the steering axis centerline through the ball joints as viewed from the front of the vehicle.
ball-and-trunnion joint
Glossary “ball-and-trunnion joint” Definition:
A type of universal joint that is combined with the slip joint in one assembly.
ball bearing
Glossary “ball bearing” Definition:
Anti-friction bearing with an inner and outer race having one or more rows of balls between them.
ball check valve
Glossary “ball check valve” Definition:
One-way valve having a ball and seat.
ball and socket
Glossary “ball and socket” Definition:
Term often used for tie rod end.
balancing
Glossary “balancing” Definition:
Process of proportioning weight or force equally on all sides of an object. Most crankshafts, for example, are balanced both statically and dynamically.
balancing coil gauge
Glossary “balancing coil gauge” Definition:
Indicating device, such as a fuel gauge, that contains a pair of coils in the instrument-panel unit.
balk ring
Glossary “balk ring” Definition:
A rotating device found in a manual transmission that prevents premature engagement of gears while shifting.
ball-and-nut steering gear
Glossary “ball-and-nut steering gear” Definition:
Another term for recirculating ball-and-nut steering gear.
ball and ramp
Glossary “ball and ramp” Definition:
A common kind of caliper-actuated parking brake.