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_) 1.4 D-4D (NLP10_), TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP13_) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change strut mount TOYOTA YARIS XP10 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) and other TOYOTA models

Top strut mount

Repair kit, suspension strut

Anti-Friction Bearing, suspension strut support mounting

Suspension Strut Mounting

Seal, suspension strut bearing

        Top strut mount for TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP13_) Petrol (106 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.4 D-4D (NLP10_) Diesel (75 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP13_) Petrol (105 hp)
      
        Top strut mount for TOYOTA Yaris Hatchback (_P1_) 1.5 (NCP13_) Petrol (150 hp)

Replacement: strut mount – Toyota Yaris P1. 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

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Replacement: strut mount – Toyota Yaris P1. AUTODOC recommends:

All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
Please note: all work on the car – Toyota Yaris P1 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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: strut mount – 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. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.

Step 12

Lower the car. Open the bonnet.
Step 13

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

Step 14

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

Step 15

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #12.

Replacement: strut mount – Toyota Yaris P1. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock strut when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 16

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 17

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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 18

Compress the spring.

Step 19

Remove the protective cap from the shock absorber strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 20

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 21

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Remove the top strut mount. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 23

Clean the mounting seat of the shock strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Replacement: strut mount – Toyota Yaris P1. Professionals recommend:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 24

Install a new strut mount.
Step 25

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 33 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – Toyota Yaris P1. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 26

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 27

Install the protective cap onto the shock absorber strut mount.
Step 28

Decompress the spring.

Step 29

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 30

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 31

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.

Step 32

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 33

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 34

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

Step 35

Remove the fender protection cover. Close the hood.
Step 36

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 37

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.

Step 38

Install the fastening bolts.

Step 39

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 40

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.

Step 41

Install the bracket onto the shock absorber strut.
Step 42

Tighten the brake hose fastening bracket to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 43

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 44

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: strut mount – Toyota Yaris P1. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 45

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Toyota Yaris P1
Step 46

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 47

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 48

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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