Which hand tools needed to replace shocks/struts? - Toyota Yaris Forums

detroiter · 04-14-2014, 09:40 AM

It's been a long time since I've changed these things out and a while back I picked up a set of TRD suspension from a fantastic member here on this forum, it's finally thawed out in Michigan that it's time for it to be swapped in. At the current time, I only have hand tools available to work with and I can't recall all what I need to do the job of taking out the old suspension and putting the new ones in. The good news is that the springs are already on the TRD struts going in, so I don't need to mess with that stuff.

Another question is I do remember ages ago when I put in the rear suspension, when trying to tighten down the nuts with a wrench...the rod from the shock would just keep spinning, I had to have a friend help me out with an air gun to tighten it down. I'd imagine it's doable with hand tools though, any advice?

Last question is, was there ever a definitive conclusion to the difference in the rear control arms about the upper and lower holes for the bolt to go into?

Thanks in advance!

CrankyOldMan · 04-14-2014, 06:06 PM

Tools:

8mm allen wrench
19mm socket
second 19mm socket for breaker bar or a 19mm wrench with a long handle
14mm socket
second 14mm socket or wrench
17mm socket
17mm offset closed wrench or through-hole socket wrench

I would recommend going to microimageonline and registering for an account so that you can access the repair manuals.

fnkngrv · 04-14-2014, 06:08 PM

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detroiter · 04-17-2014, 05:38 PM

Thanks for the tips everyone....do you have any extra advice on how to keep those rear shocks rod from spinning when you're trying to tighten down the nuts?

marcus · 04-17-2014, 05:47 PM

This is the reason "17mm offset closed wrench " why i havent gone to tein stech...lol

Exiwolfman · 04-17-2014, 06:43 PM

Why would u need an offset 17 just remove the wiper cowl and wiper motor 10 mm bolts takes five min then u can get at the strut nuts ....as for rear shocks with the old once just use vise grip's that is if ur replacing them but if not just take out lower bolt and spring comes right out .

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CrankyOldMan · 04-18-2014, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by detroiter

Thanks for the tips everyone....do you have any extra advice on how to keep those rear shocks rod from spinning when you're trying to tighten down the nuts?

If you're using the OEM nuts, there should be two on each side. You can hold the shock rod with a small adjustable wrench on the flats while you tighten the first nut. The second nut is a "jam" nut, so you just hold the first one with one wrench and tighten the second nut against the first. Make sure you get the nuts tightened down to the right distance from the end of the rod. If you don't, the rod will have extra play and will blow out the valves inside in no time flat. Don't ask me how I know that.

GrayYaris · 04-23-2014, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

I would recommend going to microimageonline and registering for an account so that you can access the repair manuals.

I don't believe you need an account. I was just looking at them last night without one. Great recommendation.

CrankyOldMan · 04-23-2014, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrayYaris

I don't believe you need an account. I was just looking at them last night without one. Great recommendation.

Interesting. I thought it was a members-only area. Could be that has changed recently.

trunkout · 04-23-2014, 11:25 PM

http://www.microimageonline.com/down...Suspension.pdf

04-14-2014, 09:40 AM	#1
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Which hand tools needed to replace shocks/struts? It's been a long time since I've changed these things out and a while back I picked up a set of TRD suspension from a fantastic member here on this forum, it's finally thawed out in Michigan that it's time for it to be swapped in. At the current time, I only have hand tools available to work with and I can't recall all what I need to do the job of taking out the old suspension and putting the new ones in. The good news is that the springs are already on the TRD struts going in, so I don't need to mess with that stuff. Another question is I do remember ages ago when I put in the rear suspension, when trying to tighten down the nuts with a wrench...the rod from the shock would just keep spinning, I had to have a friend help me out with an air gun to tighten it down. I'd imagine it's doable with hand tools though, any advice? Last question is, was there ever a definitive conclusion to the difference in the rear control arms about the upper and lower holes for the bolt to go into? Thanks in advance! __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

04-14-2014, 06:06 PM	#2
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	Tools: 8mm allen wrench 19mm socket second 19mm socket for breaker bar or a 19mm wrench with a long handle 14mm socket second 14mm socket or wrench 17mm socket 17mm offset closed wrench or through-hole socket wrench I would recommend going to microimageonline and registering for an account so that you can access the repair manuals.

04-14-2014, 06:08 PM	#3
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04-17-2014, 05:38 PM	#4
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Thanks for the tips everyone....do you have any extra advice on how to keep those rear shocks rod from spinning when you're trying to tighten down the nuts? __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

04-17-2014, 05:47 PM	#5
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	This is the reason "17mm offset closed wrench " why i havent gone to tein stech...lol __________________ If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits eighty-eight miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit!!!!!! "Horsepower is how fast you hit the object. Torque is how far you move that object.."

04-17-2014, 06:43 PM	#6
Exiwolfman View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wasaga beach Posts: 1,617	Why would u need an offset 17 just remove the wiper cowl and wiper motor 10 mm bolts takes five min then u can get at the strut nuts ....as for rear shocks with the old once just use vise grip's that is if ur replacing them but if not just take out lower bolt and spring comes right out . Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk

04-23-2014, 11:25 PM	#10
trunkout 4 years of P90X! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: KCMO Posts: 162	http://www.microimageonline.com/down...Suspension.pdf

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