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CARQUEST
All-Metal
Socket And Bearing Design
- Hardened, powdered-metal
"gusher" bearings are not prone to the excessive wear that plastic bearings suffer under unfavorable conditions.
- Powdered-metal bearing construction withstands higher PSI loads without deformation.
- Bearings fit tightly against the housing, allowing them to transfer vehicle loads to the housing. This diminishes load forces and reduces stress.
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All-metal strength
Low-friction feel |
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 Patented powdered-metal
"gusher" bearing has the ability to absorb and continuously feed lubrication to the bearing surface. This allows the part to move freely with minimal friction, resulting in longer life. It also supports the load, tolerates abuse and doesn’t need a heavy preload.
- Serviceable gusher bearing design allows new lubricant to flush contamination away from the bearing/full-ball metal stud assembly.
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Competitive
Comparison |
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Competitive Socket Designs
Non-serviceable socket design cannot flush contamination from
assembly, causing corrosion and wear.
- Boot deterioration/failure can lead to lubrication loss. The bearing quickly wears, resulting in excessive deflection, imprecise steering/alignment and possible assembly
separation.
 Plastic bearings do not uniformly transmit force into the wall of the housing and cover plate, causing deformation and wear. This affects steering stability and results in shorter service life.
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