Abstract: A ball socket for connection with a wall or plate type structure resists accidental pull-out therefrom. The ball socket includes a socket cup for retaining a ball stud. Snap locks extend from the ball socket to provide a mechanical connection with the structure. A sleeve located initially in the socket cup is driven between the snap locks as the ball stud is placed in the socket cup. This prevents the snap locks from moving in a manner that allows the ball socket to be accidentally pulled from the structure. The structure may be a wall in a headlamp assembly.

Abstract: A device for setting the distance between a first and a second component, in particular for the horizontal and vertical setting of motor vehicle headlamps, includes a setting screw which is connected to the first component, and which engages the second component. The drive for the setting screw has a slipping clutch that prevents overadjustment of the distance setting device after a maximum torque is reached. The slipping clutch prevents the transmission of torque to the setting screw by slipping, and thereby prevents damage to the distance setting device.