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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front springs / front coil springs on TOYOTA AYGO 1 (AB10) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Springs for AYGO (WNB1_, KGB1_) and other TOYOTA models
How to change Coil spring on Toyota Aygo AB10 1.0 (KGB10_) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring
How to change Coil spring buffer on Toyota Aygo AB10 1.0 (KGB10_) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair
Coil spring buffer
Tools
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Aygo AB1. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #19
XZN socket bit # 6
HEX bit No.H7
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 17
12-point socket # 30
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Pin punch
Tap wrench
Hammer
Flat chisel
Crow bar
Round-nose pliers
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Ball joint puller
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Aygo AB1. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Both coil springs of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the front suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Aygo AB1. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #17. Use HEX No.H7.
  4. Step 4
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    Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 5
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    Unstake the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  6. Step 6
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    Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a tap wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  8. Step 8
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  9. Step 9
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota Aygo AB1
  11. Step 11
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    Remove the wheel.
  12. Step 12
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    Disconnect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable from the shock absorber strut.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the fasteners of the ABS sensor and of the brake hose which connect them to the shock strut. Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #15.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 17
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    Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  18. Step 18
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    Remove the cotter pin. Use round-nose pliers.
  19. Step 19
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    Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
  20. Step 20
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    Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  21. Step 21
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    Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
  22. Step 22
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use 12-point socket No.30.
  23. Step 23
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    Remove the drive shaft. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  24. Step 24
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    Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
  25. Step 25
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    Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Aygo AB1. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
  26. Step 26
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
    Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Aygo AB1. Professionals recommend:
    Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
  27. Step 27
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Toyota Aygo AB1 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  28. Step 28
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  29. Step 29
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Aygo AB1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  30. Step 30
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    Compress the spring.
  31. Step 31
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  32. Step 32
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  33. Step 33
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  34. Step 34
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    Release the coil spring.
  35. Step 35
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Aygo AB1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  36. Step 36
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    Remove the spring.
  37. Step 37
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  38. Step 38
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    Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
  39. Step 39
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    Compress the spring.
  40. Step 40
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  41. Step 41
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use XZN #6. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 33 Nm torque.
    Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Aygo AB1. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  42. Step 42
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    Decompress the spring.
  43. Step 43
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    Remove the assembled shock strut.
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