Toyota Yaris: Front Shock Absorber / Inspection
INSPECTION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
(a) Compress and extend the front shock absorber rod 4 times or more.
Standard:
When compressed and extended at a constant speed, the stroke of the shock absorber rod is smooth with no abnormal resistance or sounds. When extended, the shock absorber rod returns to its original position at a constant speed with no abnormal sounds.
HINT:
If there are any abnormalities, replace the front shock absorber 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, installed, or replaced during the front shock absorber 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:
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept
between the MAX and MIN lines.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake and
clutch linings...
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST DATA LIST NOTICE: Some Data List values may vary significantly due to slight measurement errors, differences in the measurement environment, and changes in the vehicle over time, making it difficult to indicate clear evaluation standards...
Categories
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 600
miles (1,000 km) may add to the performance, economy, and life of
the vehicle.
Do not race the engine.
Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long
period of time.
Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for
extended periods of time.
Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
Avoid full-throttle starts.
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