Track rod ball joint 331/14861 JCB 3CX/4CX, OEM

331/14861

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331/14861
Machine system
Front axle
Part type
Ball joint
Machine brand
JCB
Manufacturing type
OEM
Compatibility
JCB 3CX, 4CX
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Track rod ball joint 331/14861 is an OEM part for the JCB 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders.

The ball joint sits at the end of the track rod and connects it to the steering knuckle, allowing the angle to change as the machine steers and the axle moves. When the ball and its seat wear, steering play, clicking and loss of wheel alignment appear. A ball joint with a torn boot soon fails from dust and water. The ball joint is one of the most active points in the steering linkage, so it is always checked at routine service.

Specifications

Part number	331/14861
Production type	OEM
Part type	Ball joint
System / group	Front axle
Machine make	JCB

Compatibility

According to sources, 331/14861 is the track rod ball joint (40 mm) of JCB 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders. Other parts are in Front axle.

Fitting

Before removing the old joint, mark or measure its position on the rod so the new one is set to the same length. Separate the taper with a splitter; fit the new joint's taper clean and dry, tighten the nut to the specified torque and fit a new split pin. After fitting, check the wheel alignment. The part comes new; before fitting, check that the boot is intact, the taper clean and the thread undamaged. Also check the ball joint at the other end of the rod and the knuckle trunnions for play, since if all the play in the steering is not removed the new part will soon be overloaded. Recheck the nut torque after the first hours of work.

Specifications

Machine system
Front axle
Part type
Ball joint
Machine brand
JCB
Manufacturing type
OEM
Compatibility
JCB 3CX, 4CX

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