Replaced worn strut bearings

[06YarisRS]

Being relatively new to these cars, is it an involved job? I'm assuming spring compressors are required and an alignment afterwards? Not even sure, do these cars us a concentric bolt for alignment? This would make a great DIY guide. Not sure if there is one on the site already.

Thanks for posting!

[FunctionSpec]

Originally Posted by 06YarisRS

Being relatively new to these cars, is it an involved job? I'm assuming spring compressores are required and an alignment afterwards? Not even sure, do these cars us a concentric bolt for alignment? This would make a great DIY guide. Not sure if there is one on the site already.

Thanks for posting!

It is quite involved and if you check out the DIY spring install guide on the site, it'll give you the main steps to get to the strut bearing. It is pressed into the the top hat. You gently tap out the old strut bearing and then carefully tap in the new one in. I used a deep socket that fit right into the hole to tap out the old one and then used a slightly smaller socket to tap in the new one.

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by FunctionSpec

It is quite involved and if you check out the DIY spring install guide on the site, it'll give you the main steps to get to the strut bearing. It is pressed into the the top hat. You gently tap out the old strut bearing and then carefully tap in the new one in. I used a deep socket that fit right into the hole to tap out the old one and then used a slightly smaller socket to tap in the new one.

Sorry, I missed this response. Thanks for the info! It doesn't sound like too bad a job and I'll bet the difference is striking - even replacing bearings that are slightly worn. When I replaced the struts in my older Dodge van, it was like driving a brand new vehicle.