DIY : Spring install - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Klink10 · 03-24-2011, 09:45 PM

I agree with Annn. Removing also allows you to clean up the cowl real well. You would be surprised at what you can find in there, particularly if the vehicle is kept outside.

toy_toronto · 03-25-2011, 12:09 AM

I spent the extra 10 minutes to remove the cowl, it made the job alot easier wit it out of the way.

rapev-8 · 03-25-2011, 11:53 AM

so i gotta remove the wiper arms when i remove the cowl??

toy_toronto · 03-25-2011, 02:27 PM

Yes but it's optional. See Page 5 for instructions: attachment

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15135

.

TOLMACH · 06-04-2012, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toy_toronto

Yes but it's optional. See Page 5 for instructions: attachment

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15135

.

I have a stupid question to everybody who knows the answer pls

Background: I plan swaping the stock shocks with blue Tokicos and retain the original springs

Step 14 and Step 19 of the manual above (see the link in the message by ToyToronto) show NUTS being placed in something that looks like a garbage bin. Does this mean I need to buy new nuts (the original ones must not be reused) . Later in the manual nut number apprears as 90179-12145.

Thanks

P.

why? · 06-04-2012, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOLMACH

I have a stupid question to everybody who knows the answer pls

Background: I plan swaping the stock shocks with blue Tokicos and retain the original springs

Step 14 and Step 19 of the manual above (see the link in the message by ToyToronto) show NUTS being placed in something that looks like a garbage bin. Does this mean I need to buy new nuts (the original ones must not be reused) . Later in the manual nut number apprears as 90179-12145.

Thanks

P.

I don't know the answer, but I believe the fastest way for you to find out is to call Micro Image @ (818) 610-3635. They always answer any questions you might have and will take as much time as needed for you to understand everything.

WeeYari · 06-04-2012, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOLMACH

Step 14 and Step 19 of the manual above (see the link in the message by ToyToronto) show NUTS being placed in something that looks like a garbage bin. Does this mean I need to buy new nuts (the original ones must not be reused) . Later in the manual nut number apprears as 90179-12145.

Thanks

P.

I do not know of a single person, myself included, who has tossed out and replaced those nuts with new ones.

TOLMACH · 06-04-2012, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

I do not know of a single person, myself included, who has tossed out and replaced those nuts with new ones.

Thanks for your opinion

komichal · 01-05-2018, 12:56 AM

Good PDF for reference.

I also like the video by KYB. Very understandable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FEIDAFDnTA&t=436s

I will most probably change the shocks in a few weeks. The springs are not cracked. Can they be "tired" so that it would make sense to change them too despite the fact that they seem intact?

My Yaris 2007 is still on the original shocks and springs and they are nearly gone according to the suspension diagnostic test.

komichal · 01-05-2018, 01:00 AM

To compress the springs you can easily get a compressor worth 10 bucks. It will do the job nicely, not as fast as a professional electric compressor but it is safe comparing to any other home-invented mean of compressing the coils. Compressed coil is a grenade ready to explode.

Yarflana · 02-22-2013, 11:29 AM

Interesting that they do not show preloading the front before fully tightening the struts as is recommended in most instructions that come with struts. Likely, if you are getting an alignment shortly after install, it doesn't matter...I guess.

cali yaris · 02-22-2013, 12:39 PM

^ It's not necessary on the Yaris, if you look at how the top mounts work.

mahout · 03-19-2013, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

This is to help those that would like to try it themselves

enjoy and be careful.

Very good but one thing left out. They need to point out that the upper mounting nut is double. Removing the top nut is the removaql one to get the shock out. The shock assembly has a nut of its own. And it isn't necessary to remove the cover plastic or wipers.

spookybathtub · 01-19-2015, 05:38 PM

What is the last step (45) in that PDF?

ezhacker1 · 01-19-2015, 06:39 PM

You mean: Wheel alignment and Head light adjusting?

zen · 02-16-2015, 12:42 PM

Not sure what I'm doing wrong but I'm struggling to remove the top nut with my offset wrench and hex key in place

jpmck03 · 02-19-2015, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zen

Not sure what I'm doing wrong but I'm struggling to remove the top nut with my offset wrench and hex key in place

If I recall, that was one of the tougher nuts to remove. Have you tried using a cheater bar?

spookybathtub · 02-20-2015, 02:31 PM

The torque on that nut is only 55Nm. I couldn't get it with a regular box wrench, but an offset made it easy. Rotate it so the hex key is pressed up against something, then you can get the nut loose.

03-25-2011, 12:09 AM	#2
toy_toronto always toyin' View User's Garage Drives: 2010 5-Dr Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tarrana, Canada Posts: 472	I spent the extra 10 minutes to remove the cowl, it made the job alot easier wit it out of the way. __________________ - Procrastinators of the world unite! ...tomorrow. My Garage.. 'Mild' Drop & Misc..2-DIN GPS/Navi..DIY:Rear Wiper Delay..Ramps/Roll-Ups..Rain Sensing Wipers / Auto-Headlamps

03-25-2011, 02:27 PM	#4
toy_toronto always toyin' View User's Garage Drives: 2010 5-Dr Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tarrana, Canada Posts: 472	Yes but it's optional. See Page 5 for instructions: attachment http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15135 . __________________ - Procrastinators of the world unite! ...tomorrow. My Garage.. 'Mild' Drop & Misc..2-DIN GPS/Navi..DIY:Rear Wiper Delay..Ramps/Roll-Ups..Rain Sensing Wipers / Auto-Headlamps

02-22-2013, 12:39 PM	#12
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ It's not necessary on the Yaris, if you look at how the top mounts work. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

01-19-2015, 06:39 PM	#15
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,464	You mean: Wheel alignment and Head light adjusting? __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

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03-24-2011, 09:45 PM	#1
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	I agree with Annn. Removing also allows you to clean up the cowl real well. You would be surprised at what you can find in there, particularly if the vehicle is kept outside.

03-25-2011, 11:53 AM	#3
rapev-8 Drives: toyota Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WI Posts: 128	so i gotta remove the wiper arms when i remove the cowl??

01-05-2018, 12:56 AM	#9
komichal View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2007 1.3 2SZFE 64kW Join Date: May 2012 Location: CZ Posts: 339	Good PDF for reference. I also like the video by KYB. Very understandable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FEIDAFDnTA&t=436s I will most probably change the shocks in a few weeks. The springs are not cracked. Can they be "tired" so that it would make sense to change them too despite the fact that they seem intact? My Yaris 2007 is still on the original shocks and springs and they are nearly gone according to the suspension diagnostic test.

01-05-2018, 01:00 AM	#10
komichal View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2007 1.3 2SZFE 64kW Join Date: May 2012 Location: CZ Posts: 339	To compress the springs you can easily get a compressor worth 10 bucks. It will do the job nicely, not as fast as a professional electric compressor but it is safe comparing to any other home-invented mean of compressing the coils. Compressed coil is a grenade ready to explode.

02-22-2013, 11:29 AM	#11
Yarflana View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Base Model Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TX Posts: 255	Interesting that they do not show preloading the front before fully tightening the struts as is recommended in most instructions that come with struts. Likely, if you are getting an alignment shortly after install, it doesn't matter...I guess.

01-19-2015, 05:38 PM	#14
spookybathtub View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 105	What is the last step (45) in that PDF?

02-16-2015, 12:42 PM	#16
zen Drives: 2014 Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N. Chas, SC Posts: 36	Not sure what I'm doing wrong but I'm struggling to remove the top nut with my offset wrench and hex key in place

02-20-2015, 02:31 PM	#18
spookybathtub View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 105	The torque on that nut is only 55Nm. I couldn't get it with a regular box wrench, but an offset made it easy. Rotate it so the hex key is pressed up against something, then you can get the nut loose.