Toyota Yaris: Front Lower Ball Joint / Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Install the front lower ball joint assembly to the front axle assembly with the nut.
Torque:
133 N·m {1356 kgf·cm, 98 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
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Do not apply lubricants to the ball joint stud taper and threads.
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Remove any foreign matter from the contact surface of the steering knuckle and ball joint stud taper.
(c) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
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Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment/trunk
Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment/trunk is
dangerous.
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