Track rod ball joint 448/17902, aftermarket

448/17902

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448/17902
Machine system
Front axle
Part type
Ball joint
Machine brand
JCB
Manufacturing type
Aftermarket
Compatibility
JCB 3CX, 4CX
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For the JCB 3CX and 4CX backhoe loaders: track rod ball joint 448/17902, an aftermarket part.

The ball joint is chosen by part number according to its taper size, thread hand (right or left) and body design, and two-wheel and four-wheel-steer machines may use different joints. When replacing it, check that the track rod is straight and its thread sound. Ball joints wear faster on machines that travel often by road between sites.

Specifications

Part number	448/17902
Production type	Aftermarket
Part type	Ball joint
System / group	Front axle
Machine make	JCB

Compatibility

According to sources, 448/17902 is the steering ball joint used on JCB 3CX, 4CX, 214 and 215 backhoe loaders and 520-55 and 540-170 telehandlers. Other parts are in Reduction gears.

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
Aftermarket
Compatibility
JCB 3CX, 4CX

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