ball and socket joint Design of a ball and socket joint (constant-velocity or homokinetic joint) Function of the balls and the ball cage. The axle journal can be pivoted, but only be moved up and down minimally. description ordernumber 1262 see also: suspension strut for two-wheel vehicles rear-wheel drive with disk locking system Seven-speed direct shift transmission with wet clutch (VW) four-speed transmission, suited for the technology lab