Rear Shock Absorber Replacement - Toyota Yaris

How to remove and replace the rear shock absorber in a 1999 to 2005 Toyota Yaris. When refitting the nuts to the upper end of the strut, install the lower nut and tighten it until the piston rod protrudes about 15mm to 18mm through the nut and then, while holding the lower nut in place, tighten the upper nut against the lower nut to 25 Nm (18 foot pounds). The lower strut mounting nut should be torqued to 49 Nm (36 foot pounds).

~~~~ Part Links ~~~~
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Thanks for watching. Please comment, like and subscribe !.

All of my uploaded material is protected under copyright law. None of my videos may be re-uploaded, reproduced or transmitted, in part or in full, in any form or by any means, without the written permission of the copyright holder.

Read important information below:

Disclaimer

Due to factors beyond the control of Screwsnutsandbolts, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. Screwsnutsandbolts assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Screwsnutsandbolts recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Screwsnutsandbolts, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Screwsnutsandbolts.

[juliadean]

Excellent visual coverage! Everything lovely and clear. Well done and thank you.

[michaelwalsh]

Thanks for the detailed version now I’m off after dinner changing mine.

[youngstownassault]

Doing this on a Yaris Sedan is a little more of a pain. There is moulding you must remove and the top nuts are in a small space. Its more difficult to do than the hatchback

[North]

you can do this with the car on the ground

[vgtg]

There is an oil mark on the shock absorber head. Why don't you just replace it? I have subscribed to the channel.

[Donato]

Garage done the same job 2 rear shock absorbers new top rubbers and even new springs i’m still getting bump noise not sure where to look it’s definitely coming from the back it’s driving me nuts

[japol]

Very clear and concise video. Thumbs up. I was also looking for one with the front struts.

[DeanWarwick-]

Am I right in thinking if I just wanted to change the mount I could leave the shock absorber in whilst jacked up abit to compress the spring and change the mount from the back of the boot? Many thanks mate

[MOMO]

😘Thank you, this is very cool, simple, caring and practical explanation

[anonymousmc]

The top nut when tightening is 18lbs the bottom of shock nut is 36 lbs😊

[alekzandr_apokalypto]

Do you happened to have a list of all the tools needed for this job? One of the sites has a hell of a list with at least two dozen things on it, but it looks like you only used Maybe five or six different tools. Hoping to save a few hundred bucks, thanks for the sweet video!

[shawnmelnikas]

Mine is all loose up top, idk why...is the bushing gone? O cant find it

[mazdaman]

THIS IS WRONG the final fitting of the top nut should be taken down so there is a distance of 15 to 18 mm between the top face of the nut and the top of the strut. then the lock nut is put on and tightened. Doing it this way as shown will compress the rubber bushes until they are nearly solid and give a very harsh ride. Rubber bushes are there to give a progression to the application of the shock absorber and to insulate the noise from the body.

[demeaningplebny]

QUESTION (maybe dumb): So, when you go to torque the top nut, what do you do if the threaded center just spins? Yes, you can initially tighten with 2 open end wrenches, one securing the center that wants to spin. But, when you put a socket on there to torque the nut, how do you torque it if that center still spins?

[shevstilkskin]

What size is the bolt metric size ie m10 m12 or bigger
As I don’t know what size bolt to replace mine which damaged getting them off

[jefferyhaws]

I was hoping this video would show how to replace the rear shock in a sedan not a hatchback. The sedan has the shock tower hiding behind part of the frame which is impossible to see.

[AlexisRubik]

Is it necessary to remove the wheel?, or you can do it on some ramps so you can simply have more space under the car in the back?

[artemislian]

the rubber casing on it shouldn't be easily moved up and down, right? Like just with your hand. The rubber sits low and I'm able to move it without much effort.

[jayashpatel]

hi one of rear shock is leaking a bit. Do i need to replace that asap and do i have to change both rear or just the leaking one? car is 5 year old and only 30000 miles

[jacast]

I enjoy watching your video, very clear. Do you know if this is the same procedures to a 2018 Yaris, I have one with a sound that I believe is the shock absorber.