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How to change front suspension strut on Toyota Aygo AB1 – replacement guide
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change a front shock strut on TOYOTA AYGO 1 (AB10) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for AYGO (WNB1_, KGB1_) and other TOYOTA models
Shock absorber
Alternative products

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
Ball joint puller
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Aygo AB1. 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 Aygo AB1. Take the following steps:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.
- Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
- Step 3Loosen the upper fastener of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #17. Use HEX No.H7.
- Step 4Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 5Unstake the fastener of the driveshaft. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
- Step 6Loosen the fastener of the driveshaft. Use 12-point socket No.30. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 7Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 8Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
- Step 9Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 10Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Toyota Aygo AB1
- Step 11Remove the wheel.
- Step 12Disconnect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable from the shock absorber strut.
- Step 13Clean 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.
- Step 14Unscrew the brake hose fastening bracket from the shock strut. Use a drive socket #15.
- Step 15Unscrew 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.
- Step 16Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 17Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 18Remove the cotter pin. Use round-nose pliers.
- Step 19Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #19.
- Step 20Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
- Step 21Disconnect the lower arm from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller. Use a crowbar.
- Step 22Unscrew the fastener connecting the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Use 12-point socket No.30.
- Step 23Remove the drive shaft. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 24Release the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.
- Step 25Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Aygo AB1. AUTODOC experts recommend:Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
- Step 26Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a flat metal-working chisel. Use a hammer.AUTODOC recommends:Make sure that the steering knuckle is supported.
- Step 27Unscrew 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.
- Step 28Remove the suspension strut.
- Step 29Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Aygo AB1. Tip: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 30Compress the spring.
- Step 31Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 32Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use XZN #6. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 33Remove the top strut mount.
- Step 34Release the coil spring.
- Step 35Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Aygo AB1. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
- Step 36Remove the spring.
- Step 37Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.Replacement: suspension strut – Toyota Aygo AB1. Tip from AUTODOC:Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
- Step 38Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
- Step 39Install the spring on the shock absorber.
- Step 40Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
- Step 41Compress the spring.
- Step 42Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
- Step 43Tighten 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: suspension strut – Toyota Aygo AB1. Professionals recommend:Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
- Step 44Decompress the spring.
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