How to Replace Front Shock Absorbers on a Toyota Yaris II

Let's see how to install the front shock absorbers on a Toyota Yaris II: remove the protective covers from the top of the shock absorbers, loosen the retaining nut of the cup and loosen the wheel bolts. Lift the front of the car, remove the wheels, remove the upper end of the drop link (there is a specific tutorial for this), and unscrew the brake hose/ABS sensor plate with a 14mm socket.

Brush the support bolts and apply some WD-40. Now loosen and remove the two nuts at the base with a 19mm socket and spanner. Place the hub cover on a stable support, remove the bolts from the base and separate it from the hub; completely unscrew the nut of the cup and extract the shock absorber.

You may have purchased the new shock absorbers on Amazon, under code B0B12DXFZS at a price of £64.21 per pair, with free delivery. Use the shock absorber compressor with extreme caution, compressing the spring gradually, then unscrew the central nut with a 6mm Allen key and a 17mm spanner.

Remove the cup, bellows, and components. To prime, press vertically on the new shock absorber rod to separate the gas from the liquid.

Assemble the components on the new shock absorber, reassemble everything and tighten the central nut, then slowly release the spring compression. Insert the shock absorber into the upper seat, re-tighten the upper cup nut, connect the hub to the base, insert the bolts, reassemble the drop link and re-tighten the brake/ABS plate.

Lower the car and reassemble the wheels.