Any info on complicated service? - Toyota Yaris Forums

junorico24 · 07-18-2012, 10:39 PM

I can do oil change/ fliter etc.

Guyz,u have info on wheel bearings, brake pad replacements, transmission and brake oil change plus the cv axle and joints.

Anyone attempted these?

Lux · 07-18-2012, 11:50 PM

Yes, I've done them all.

No, they are not something you should do at home, except brake pads. By the way, rotors must always be changed with pads; I've seen rotors shatter like glass ornaments because the owner thought he could save money by doing just a pad slap.

Rear wheel bearings are detatchable hub assemblies that require a slide hammer to pull out. Front wheel bearings are press-in only, unless you buy a complete steering knuckle with bearing and hub already pressed in ($600+).

CV axle boots are not worth your time. Take it to a professional. Complete axles are doable if you have the 30 mm 12-point impact socket and impact wrench. You'll also need to detach the outer tie rod from the knuckle. You will lose transmission fluid in the process.

Gearboxes are drain & fill. Automatic transmission uses lifetime filter.

junorico24 · 07-19-2012, 08:48 AM

Thanks, mate.

It's not for the faint of heart. I just need some info Preferably a tutorial of sort.Not actually going to give it a go.Be good to get an idea where the bolts and what steps to take etc. Can you do a transmission fluid change to synthetic at home?

07-18-2012, 10:39 PM	#1
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	Any info on complicated service? I can do oil change/ fliter etc. Guyz,u have info on wheel bearings, brake pad replacements, transmission and brake oil change plus the cv axle and joints. Anyone attempted these?

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07-18-2012, 11:50 PM	#2
Lux Drives: NCP91 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 114	Yes, I've done them all. No, they are not something you should do at home, except brake pads. By the way, rotors must always be changed with pads; I've seen rotors shatter like glass ornaments because the owner thought he could save money by doing just a pad slap. Rear wheel bearings are detatchable hub assemblies that require a slide hammer to pull out. Front wheel bearings are press-in only, unless you buy a complete steering knuckle with bearing and hub already pressed in ($600+). CV axle boots are not worth your time. Take it to a professional. Complete axles are doable if you have the 30 mm 12-point impact socket and impact wrench. You'll also need to detach the outer tie rod from the knuckle. You will lose transmission fluid in the process. Gearboxes are drain & fill. Automatic transmission uses lifetime filter.

07-19-2012, 08:48 AM	#3
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	Thanks, mate. It's not for the faint of heart. I just need some info Preferably a tutorial of sort.Not actually going to give it a go.Be good to get an idea where the bolts and what steps to take etc. Can you do a transmission fluid change to synthetic at home?