MOOG’s New Ball Joint
(Photo: Federal-Mogul Motorparts)
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ MOOG® Steering and Suspension brand just introduced an innovative, high-strength replacement load-carrying ball joint.
It’s for a broad range of late-model vehicles equipped with compression-loaded suspension systems. The new MOOG Problem Solver® ball joint is visually different from conventional ball joints as a result of its pre-installed patent-pending, low-profile integral dust boot with encapsulated Belleville washer design. This next-generation boot helps technicians save time in the repair bay while providing a significantly larger contact area against the ball stud, ensuring a more robust and effective seal.
The new ball joint features a hardened ball stud that withstands higher loads, a premium forged housing with increased cross-section having up to 52% more material in key areas, and a patent-pending hardened steel bearing sleeve with powered-metal gusher bearing for controlled axial and radial movement. The timesaving preinstalled, integral dust boot is manufactured from stronger material to ensure superior durability and service life. Also included is a pre-tapped grease fitting hole for easy installation of a threaded grease fitting.
To learn more, visit the Federal-Mogul Motorparts exhibit (No. 3217) at AAPEX in Las Vegas, visit the technician-focused www.moogproblemsolver.com website or contact your MOOG supplier.
