Articulaciones de rótula para Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf Ball Joints

Ball joints are an essential part in making your Volkswagen Golf go. Without the engine, suspension system, wheels, and joints, the Volkswagen GTI or Golf R models would not drive. There are a variety of joints and many ways to tell if your VWs joints need to be replaced.

These car components are used to connect your Volkswagen Golfs steering-knuckles to its control arms. It uses a ball-and-socket design that lets it pivot your Volkswagen and move when the tires are moved. They also arc so that your Volkswagen models steering-knuckles can adjust to the vertical changes in the road while driving. These car parts consist of a housing, ball stud, bearings, end cover, and a washer or spring.

When you turn your VWs steering wheel, the steering system works the spindles in your Volkswagen Golf, which are attached to both the brakes and wheels. Your joints are what lets those spindles pivot and turn when your engine is turned on, allowing your tires to turn and supporting its weight at the same time.

The type of ball joint you need for your vehicle is determined by the type of suspension-system you have. Cars with short-long arm suspension-systems (SLAs) typically use four joints (two lowers and two uppers). If you have a car equipped with struts, there are typically only two lower joints in the front suspension. Some front-wheel drive vehicles with independent rear-suspensions may also use rear ball joints. These types of parts for your Volkswagen Golf can be categorized into two main categories, which include the following:

• Loaded: A loaded joint supports the weight of your Volkswagen Golf, plus a follower joint that is in charge of the control arm or struts. In SLA-suspensions, the loaded joint connects the steering knuckle to the control-arm follower joint and allow
• Follower: Follower joints are typically used in strut suspensions. They control the lower arm and steering-knuckle and also the struts. Instead of the joints bearing the weight of the vehicle in this type of suspension, the upper strut mount assembly does that job. The follower joints simply rotate the strut and steering-knuckle while you drive.

While there is not a recommended timeframe to use for reference when replacing your Volkswagens joints, there are a few symptoms you can look out for in your VW GTI or Golf R. Symptoms of failing joints include clunking noises originating from the front (not from the engine), vibration coming from the front of the vehicle, and the steering-wheel wandering to the left or right.

Some Volkswagen joints feature a grease fitting that allows you to see its level of wear. If your Volkswagen Golfs joints do not feature wear-indicators, you can check the parts by supporting the vehicles weight and attaching a dial indicator to the control arm.