Stratus V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
Ball Joint: Description and Operation
Lower Ball Joint
The ball joint used in the lower control arm of this vehicle is a sealed for life ball joint. The ball joint can not be replaced as a separate component of the
lower control arm assembly. If the ball joint is determined to be defective it will require replacement of the complete lower control arm assembly.
The lower ball joint connection to the steering knuckle is achieved by an interference fit created by the tapered stud of the ball joint and a tapered hole in
the steering knuckle. The ball joint stud is retained in the steering knuckle using a castle nut and a cotter pin. The cotter pin is used for positive retention
of the castle nut.
The lower ball joint is lubricated for life at the time it is assembled in the lower control arm. The ball joint does not require any type of additional
lubrication for the life of the vehicle. No attempt should be made to ever add any lubrication to the lower ball joint.
