WHY SIDEM
AXIAL JOINTS?
As the ball joint rotates with every steering movement, it is subject to wear over time. Using our premium Sidem ball joints with chromium steel ball stud; Klüber grease and chloroprene rubber anti-torsion dustcovers on tie rod ends, we’re sure they’ll last for a long time.
Knowing the responsibilities of a tie rod end, we make no compromises. All our tie rod ends are forged as this is by far the strongest choice for high-stress conditions.
Whether it’s an aluminum or steel body, we sandblast it for a neat finish. The steel bodies receive an extra phosphating treatment for corrosion protection.
Axial joints, also known as inner tie rods, are key to steering. They are the link between the tie rod end and the steering gear, helping to translate the steering wheel movements to the wheels and controlling your vehicle.
The axial joint is connected to the steering gear at one side. This is a threaded connection where the mounting surfaces are often separated with a nylon spacer to avoid metal-to-metal impacts.
The other end is mounted to the tie rod end. This is not just a simple connection, as this thread is used to correctly set the steering alignments. A counter nut is required to lock the correct position.
A ball joint is located close to the steering gear side to allow wheel suspension movements. This is the only moving part of the axial joint, so the ball joint quality will most likely determine its lifetime. It’s an open ball joint, protected from dirt and moisture by the steering rack gaiter.
In-house production.
At Sidem, we produce in-house steering and suspension parts for the car assembly and replacement market. Both quality and production are in our DNA and that we are very proud of. Because we control every step in the production process, car mechanics and technicians – the experts in the market – can count on the best quality!
