Ball and Socket joint Discrepancy between OOSC and Appendix G
| Entry Date | January 28, 2002 |
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| Issue Number | 02-005-VEH |
| Name | Ms. Valerie Hunter |
| Agency | Iowa Department of Transportation |
| Address | IowaUnited StatesMap It (opens in a new tab) |
| Committee | Vehicle Committee |
| Status | Closed |
| Summary of Issue | There is a discrepancy between the Minimum Periodic Inspection Standards item 7.g.(2) and Steering OOS criteria item 8.g.(2). The federal annual inspection allows 1/4 inch of other than rotational movement in a ball joint while the OOS criteria sets the limit at 1/8 inch. |
| Justification or Need | Clarify why the difference is there. They should be consistent. |
| Request for Action | Ensure that these OOSC measurements are accurate. |