Toyota Tercel 1985 Repair Manual page 503

FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Front Suspension
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FRONT SUSPENSION
Ball Joints
INSPECTION OF BALL JOINTS
1.
INSPECT BALL JOINTS FOR EXCESSIVE LOOSENESS
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Jack up the tront of the vehicle and place a wooden
block with a height of 18O - 2OO mm (7.09 - 7.87
in.) under one front tire.
(d
Lower the jack until there is about half a load on the
front coil springs. Place stands under the vehicle for
safety.
(c) Make sure the front wheels are in a straightforward
position and block them with chocks.
(d) Move the lower arm up and down and check that the
balljoint has no excessive play.
Maximum balljoint vertical play: 0 mm (0 in.l
2. INSPECT BALL JOINT DUST COVERS FOR DAMAGE
OR DETERIORATION
lf a problem is found, replace the balljoint assembly.