Toyota Yaris: Front Lower Ball Joint / Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
| (a) Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint. (1) Secure the front lower ball joint assembly in a vise using aluminum plates. (2) Install the nut to the front lower ball joint assembly stud. (3) Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn. Turning Torque: 0.98 to 4.9 N*m (10 to 49 kgf*cm, 9 to 43 in.*lbf) HINT: If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one. (4) Turn the stud to check that the stud does not catch and there is no play. HINT: If the stud catches or there is play while turning, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one. | |
(b) Inspect the dust cover.
(1) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.
HINT:
If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.
REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front lower ball joint assembly removal/installation are shown below...
INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE 1...
Other information:
DESCRIPTION The air conditioner pressure sensor, which is installed to the high pressure side pipe to detect refrigerant pressure, sends a refrigerant pressure signal to the air conditioning amplifier assembly. The air conditioning amplifier assembly converts this signal to a pressure value according to the sensor characteristics and uses it to control the compressor...
Your vehicle’s suspension and underbody can be damaged if
driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at excessive speeds. Use care
and reduce speed when traveling on
rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.
Use care not to damage the vehicle’s underbody, bumpers or muffler(s) when
driving under the following conditions:
Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle
Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp
transition angle
NOTICE
This vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class-leading
performance and handling...
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Smart key
Auxiliary key
Key code number plate
To use the auxiliary key, press the knob and pull out the auxiliary key
from the smart key.

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