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Ball Joint



Wear Limit

Upper Ball Joint 10 kN
Lower Ball Joint 17 kN

* If the push force is greater than above specifications, the ball joint must be replaced.

Note: As a measurement of force, one kN (kilo-newton) is equal to approximately 224.8 lbs.