Toyota Yaris: Front Lower Ball Joint / Removal

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

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replacement Part or Procedure

Necessary Procedures

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed

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Front wheel alignment adjustment

ECU Data Initialization

Active torque split AWD system

Calibration

  • DTCs are stored
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

(a) Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Remove the cotter pin.

(c) Remove the nut.

(d) Install SST to the front lower ball joint assembly as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09960-20010

09961-02050

NOTICE:

Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

*a

1 mm (0.0394 in.)

(e) Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint assembly from the front axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09960-20010

09961-02010

09961-02050

*a

Center Nut

*b

Molybdenum Grease Application Area

*c

Place wrench here

*d

String

Turn

CAUTION:

Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

NOTICE:

  • Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the front lower ball joint dust cover may be damaged.
  • Be sure to place a wrench on the part shown in the illustration.
  • Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.
  • Do not damage the steering knuckle.
  • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

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