Ball joint

In Spanish the standard term is Rótula, and in Brazil Pivô. Depending on the country it is also called Muñón, Rótula de suspensión or Pivô.

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Suspension & steering · Sheet 85 / 111

Ball joint

Spanish: Rótula · Portuguese: Pivô
4 different names
Mexico
Rótula
Central America
Rótula
Panama
Rótula
Colombia
Rótula
Venezuela
Muñón
Ecuador
Rótula
Peru
Rótula
Bolivia
Rótula
Argentina
Rótula
Chile
Rótula de suspensión
Uruguay
Rótula
Spain
Rótula
Brazil
Pivô
What it does

Articulación entre la suspensión y la mangueta.

When to replace it

Golpeteo en baches, juego al mover la rueda, guardapolvo roto.

Technical sheet available in Spanish only for now.

Other parts in the same system: Suspension & steering

Shock absorber Amortiguador 2 names Sway / stabilizer bar Barra estabilizadora Power steering pump / motor Bomba / motor de dirección asistida 6 names Pitman arm Brazo Pitman 4 names Bushings Bujes de suspensión 5 names Steering rack Cremallera de dirección 4 names Leaf spring Muelle de hojas 6 names Kingpins Pernos de Direccion 12 names
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