How to change front coil springs on Toyota Yaris P1 – replacement guide
downloads:
4
Views:
147
0
Users voted – 0
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.0 (SCP10_),
TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.3 (SCP12_, SCP13_),
TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.0 (SCP10_)
…
View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front springs on TOYOTA YARIS XP10 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
All the parts you need to replace – Springs for Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) and other TOYOTA models
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. 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 Yaris P1. Recommended sequence of steps:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 3
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Clean the fastener of the bracket that connects the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Remove the bracket from the shock absorber strut.
Step 9
Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10
Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11
Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 12
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
Step 13
Lower the car.
Step 14
Open the hood.
Step 15
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 16
Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17
Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #12.
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 18
Remove the suspension strut.
Step 19
Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. 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.
Step 20
Compress the spring.
Step 21
Remove the protective cap from the shock absorber strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 22
Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23
Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 24
Remove the top strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 25
Release the coil spring.
Step 26
Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 27
Remove the spring.
Step 28
Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 29
Install the boot and a bump stop onto the shock absorber.
Step 30
Compress the spring.
Step 31
Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 32
Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 33 Nm torque.
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. Professionals recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 33
Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 34
Install the protective cap onto the shock absorber strut mount.
Step 35
Decompress the spring.
Step 36
Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 37
Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 38
Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 39
Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. Toyota Yaris P1
Step 40
Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a combination spanner #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 41
Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.
Step 42
Remove the fender protection cover. Close the hood.
Step 43
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 44
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 45
Install the fastening bolts.
Step 46
Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 132 Nm torque.
Step 47
Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 48
Install the bracket onto the shock absorber strut.
Step 49
Tighten the brake hose fastening bracket to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 50
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 51
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 52
Install the wheel.
Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 53
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 54
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 103 Nm torque.
Step 55
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Was this manual helpful?
Please rate this manual on a scale from 1 to 5. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us.
Users voted – 0
Searching for the right tyres?
Find out which tyre and wheel sizes are compatible with the TOYOTA Yaris I Hatchback (P1) model.
It can track car expenses, keep a car log and replacement schedule, and save favourite materials, notes and documents
Install the AUTODOC CLUB app!
Your personal car expenses manager, maintenance tips, reminders about upcoming appointments and service intervals, DIY repair instructions – all this on your phone.
Scan
To download the app:
- scan the QR code
- download from App Store
- download from Google Play
Tips & tricks for your TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_)
View more
5 tools that make car repair incredibly simple | AUTODOC tips