Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_) 1.6 VVT-i (ZZE121_), TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_) 1.4 D-4D (NDE120_) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_) and other TOYOTA models

Coil spring

Coil spring for Corolla IX Saloon (E120) Petrol (110 hp)

Simple DIY car repair steps – Replacing Coil spring on Corolla IX Saloon (E120)

Coil spring for Corolla IX Saloon (E120) Diesel (90 hp)

Replacement: coil springs – TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_). Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Drive socket # 12 
                      
                        Drive socket # 14 
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Drive socket # 19 
                      
                        HEX bit no.H6.
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #21
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Chain wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: coil springs – TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_). AUTODOC experts recommend:

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 COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Remove the wiper arms.
Step 5

Remove the wiper arm covers.
Step 6

Treat the fasteners of the windscreen wiper linkage. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Detach the windscreen wiper connector.
Step 8

Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper linkage panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the panel assembled with the windscreen wiper linkage.
Step 10

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 13

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 14

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 15

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 16

Remove the wheel.
Step 17

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: coil springs – TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_). Tip:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 21

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a tap wrench.
Step 23

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 24

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 25

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 26

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_)
Step 27

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 28

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: coil springs – TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_). Professionals 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.
Step 29

Compress the spring.
Step 30

Remove the shock strut mount cap. Use a crowbar.
Step 31

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 32

Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop. Use a crowbar.

AUTODOC recommends:
Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot, bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 33

Release the coil spring.
Step 34

Remove the spring.
Step 35

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 36

Compress the spring.
Step 37

Install the mount, the boot and the bump stop on the shock absorber.
Step 38

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #19. Use a chain wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 47 Nm torque.

Replacement: coil springs – TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 39

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 40

Install the shock strut mount cap.
Step 41

Decompress the spring.
Step 42

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 43

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 44

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_) – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 45

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 46

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 47

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 48

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_). Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 49

Screw in the fastener that connects the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19.
Step 50

Fasten the brake hose on the strut. Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 51

Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 153 Nm torque.
Step 52

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 53

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 74 Nm torque.
Step 54

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 55

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 56

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 57

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_)
Step 58

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 59

Lower the car.

Step 60

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 39 Nm torque.
Step 61

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 62

Install the panel assembled with the windscreen wiper linkage.
Step 63

Screw in the fasteners of the windscreen wiper linkage panel. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 64

Attach the windscreen wiper connector.
Step 65

Install the wiper arm covers.
Step 66

Reinstall the wiper arms.

Replacement: coil springs – TOYOTA COROLLA Saloon (_E12J_, _E12T_). AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure not to mix up the wiper arms on the driver's and passenger's sides.
Step 67

Tighten the fasteners of the wiper arms. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 21 Nm torque.
Step 68

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 69

Close the hood.

Step 70

Tighten the wheel bolts using a criss-cross pattern. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm torque.
Step 71

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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