Ball joints are a small part of your vehicle that play a major role in how your car drives. Ball joints are part of the suspension system and include a
joint and a socket that attach to suspension components. The ball joint’s purpose is to provide the pivoting motion for the steering knuckles and control arms of your car, which helps to ensure a smooth ride.
When the ball joint is functioning correctly, your vehicle will hardly feel a bump on the road. If not, you're in for an uncomfortable trip. Here are a few of the most common issues we see with ball joints.
Common Issues
Like all parts of your car, ball joints are susceptible to wear and tear. It's super important that the ball joint stays
lubricated to keep debris out of the joint and maintain its range of motion. Most joints even have a rubber unit that helps keep lubrication in the joint.
Nevertheless, debris from the road may gradually invade a joint or damage the seal holding the lubrication. If this happens, the joint can become loose causing your car to vibrate while driving, or cause your steering wheel to feel loose. The moment you feel either of these issues, it's important to see your mechanic right away.
If you don't address the issue soon, you can also cause wheel misalignment and other compounding repairs. In an extreme case, the ball joint can even come apart from its housing causing a total loss of steering and often causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. If this happens, calmly bring your care to a stop and call a tow truck to bring your car into the shop.
Ball Joint Repair At V&F Auto
Having a healthy ball joint is a requirement for a safe vehicle. At the first sign of an issue, take your car to an auto repair shop. At V&F Auto Inc, located in Agawam, Massachusetts, our shop is fully equipped to diagnose and repair ball joint problems. We want you to have a safe and smooth drive each time you get into your vehicle. So, think about having your ball joints checked the next time you are in for routine maintenance.
If you need suspension repair near Agawam, MA, the team at V&F Auto is here to help! V&F Auto Inc. is proud to be the best local auto repair shop in the Pioneer Valley. Our expert mechanics use the latest diagnostic equipment, and high-quality CARQUEST auto parts, to take care of all your automotive repair and maintenance needs. Plus, all of our auto repair services are backed by an industry-leading 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty on parts and labor.
