Toyota Yaris: Front Lower Ball Joint / On-vehicle Inspection

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Reapir and Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Lower Ball Joint / On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

(a) Check for looseness.

(1) Lift up the vehicle.

(2) Move the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly up and down by hand with a force of 294 N (30 kgf) or more to check that there is no looseness at the front lower ball joint assembly.

HINT:

If the front lower ball joint assembly is loose, replace it with a new one.

Components

COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY *2 FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY *3 COTTER PIN - - Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping": N*m (kgf*cm, ft...

Removal

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...

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