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: Torque converter with centrifugal pendulum-type absorber variable-speed transmission model case I electrical rack- and pinion steering DL 382 AUDI (7-gear dual clutch transmission)