• Maintenance

  Maintenance Overview

  Belts

  Hoses

  Wiper Blades

  Automatic Transmission Service

  Cooling System Service

  Power Steering System Service

  Cabin Air Filters

  Engine Air Filters

  In-line Fuel Filter

  Automatic Transmission Filter

• Engine Cooling System

  Engine Cooling Overview

  Radiator and Cap

  Thermostat

  Engine Cooling Motor

• Brake System

  Brake System Overview

  Brake Caliper

  Master Cylinder

  Brake Drum

  Parking Brake Cable

  Brake Hose

  Brake Rotor

  Wheel Cylinder

  Antilock Brake System (ABS)

• Ride and Handling System

  Ride and Handling System Overview

  Stabilizer Bar Link

  Ball Joint

  Shock Absorber

  Lower Control Arm

  Strut Mount/Bearing

  Coil Spring

  MacPherson Strut

  Strut Cushion

  Bushing

• Steering System

  Steering System Overview

  Power Steering Fluid Reservoir and Pump

  Rack-and-Pinion Steering Assembly

  Pitman Arm

  Tie Rod End

  Drag Link/Center Link

  Idler Arm

  Integral Steering Gear

  Power Steering Hose

• Starting & Charging System

  Starting & Charging System Overview

  Battery

  Spark Plug

  Ignition Coil

  Alternator

  Distributor Cap

  Spark Plug Wire Set

  Starter Motor and Solenoid

  Ignition Module and Coil

• Heating & Air Conditioning System

  Heating & Air Conditioning System Overview

  Compressor

  Compressor Clutch

  Condenser

  Expansion Valve or Orifice Tube

  Accumulator/Drier

  Heater Hose

  Evaporator

  Blower Motor

  Heater Core

• Fuel & Engine System

  Fuel & Engine System Overview

  Mechanical Fuel Pump

  Carburetor

  Fuel Sending Unit

  Fuel Injector

  Mass Air Flow Sensor

  Idle Air Control/Linear Flow Valve

  Modular Fuel Pump (Includes Sender)

  Strainer

  Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

  Fuel Pressure Regulator

  In-line Fuel Pump

• Exhaust & Emissions

  Exhaust & Emissions Overview

  Catalytic Converter

  PCV Valve

  EGR Valve

  Oxygen Sensor

• Powertrain System

  Powertrain System Overview

  Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

  Engine

• Tires

  Tire safety overview

• Transmission System

  Transmission System Overview

  Transmission

  Clutch Kit

Ball Joint

The function of a ball joint is to pivot the wheel assembly, allowing the wheels to turn in the direction the vehicle is steered.

Common signs of wear are rough ride, play in steering, slow or stiff wheel return, or excessive tire wear on one side. Ball joints should be visibly inspected every 20,000 miles or according to your owner’s manual.