Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.8 Hybrid (ZWE150_)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs / rear coil springs on TOYOTA AURIS 1 (E150)[TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Auris E15. List of the tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #21
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Springs for AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) and other TOYOTA models

TOYOTA AURIS (NRE15_, ZZE15_, ADE15_, ZRE15_, NDE15_) 1.8 Hybrid (ZWE150_)

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Auris E15. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Auris E15. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 3

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota Auris E15
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7

Clean the shock absorber fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber.Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Auris E15. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 10

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 11

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 12

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber.Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 14

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:

Toyota Auris E15 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
Step 15

Take out the spring.

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Auris E15. Professionals recommend:

Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
Step 16

Clean the coil spring mounting seats.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Install the coil spring together with the rubber mounts into the mounting seats.
Step 18

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 19

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 20

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 21

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 22

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Auris E15. AUTODOC recommends:

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 23

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 24

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 25

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 26

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #17.Use a drive socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 27

Remove the mounting from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Auris E15. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 28

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 29

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 30

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: coil springs – Toyota Auris E15. Tip from AUTODOC:

After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Toyota Auris E15
Step 32

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 33

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 120 nm torque.
Step 34

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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