Gen 4 (2016) ball joint replacement?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Poa, Aug 27, 2024.

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  1. Poa

    Poa Junior Member

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    2016 gen4 Prius with 280000 miles.
    Recently the car vibrates under acceleration and turn. haven't jack up the car to check but I suspect it is the ball joint. I tried to look for videos on YouTube for gen 4 ball joint replacement but found nothing. There are plenty of videos for gen 2 and gen 3, but noting on gen 4.
    Anybody had done ball joint replacement on gen 4? How different is it compare to gen 3?
    thanks in advance
     
    #1 Poa, Aug 27, 2024
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    Mr.Vanvandenburg Senior Member

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    In a McPherson strut I think it is the top of the strut that takes the main force and the lower ball joint is a follower. Not that the ball joint at 280000 can’t be worn. Look at parts on rock auto to see pictures of gen4 versus gen3 ball joints.
    It may be wise to go in for a free alignment check at a shop that advertises it and they can look at everything.
     
    #2 Mr.Vanvandenburg, Aug 29, 2024
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