Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP13_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP13_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.0 (SCP10_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.3 (SCP12_, SCP13_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.4 D-4D (NLP10_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP13_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.0 (SCP10_) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Yaris P1. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #12
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 14
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Yaris P1. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Yaris P1. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. 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
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    Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
    Remove the bracket from the shock absorber strut.
    Step 9
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 10
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    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.
  8. Step 11
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 12
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
  9. Step 13
    Lower the car.
    Step 14
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    Open the bonnet.
  10. 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
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #12.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota Yaris P1
  11. Step 18
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  12. Step 19
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – 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.
  13. Step 20
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    Compress the spring.
  14. Step 21
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    Remove the protective cap from the shock absorber strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  15. Step 22
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 23
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 24
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    Remove the top strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
  18. Step 25
    Release the coil spring.
    Step 26
    Remove the spring.
    Step 27
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    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Yaris P1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  19. Step 28
    Changing Shock Absorber on TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.3 (NCP10_, SCP12_) 2002 by yourself
    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  20. Step 29
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  21. Step 30
    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
    Step 31
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  22. Step 32
    Compress the spring.
    Step 33
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
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