Change Car Shock Absorbers Toyota Yaris

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 3h00–5h00 ~300–500£
Estimated time 3h00–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~300–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Yaris 1999-2006 5
  • 1.0 VVT-i Petrol (1SZ-FE)
  • 1.0 VVT-i Petrol (1SZ-FE)
  • 1.3 VVT-i Petrol (2NZ-FE)
  • 1.3 VVT-i Petrol (2SZ-FE)
  • 1.5 VVT-i TS Petrol (1NZ-FE)
Yaris 2005-2013 7
  • 1.0 12V VVT-i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (1KR-FE)
  • 1.3 16V VVT-i Petrol (2NZ-FE)
  • 1.3 16V VVT-i Petrol (2SZ-FE)
  • 1.33 16V VVT-i Petrol (1NR-FE)
  • 1.4 D-4D Diesel (1ND-TV)
  • 1.5 16V VVT-i Petrol (1NZ-FE)
  • 1.8 16V VVT-i TS Petrol (2ZR-FE)
Yaris 2011-2020 5
  • 1.0 12V VVT-i Petrol (1KR-FE)
  • 1.33 Petrol (1NR-FE)
  • 1.4 D-4D Diesel (1ND-TV)
  • 1.5 Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (1NZ-FXE)
  • 1.5 Petrol (2NR-FKE)
Yaris 2020-2025 3
  • 1.0 Petrol (1KR-FE)
  • 1.5 HEV Electricity,Petrol (M15A-FXE)
  • 1.5 Petrol (M15A-FKS)
Renew both front shock absorbers 3h00–5h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 1h30–3h00

What is the function of Toyota Yaris shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Toyota Yaris shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Toyota Yaris shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Yaris 1999-2006 1999-2006 1.0 VVT-i Petrol (1SZ-FE), 1.0 VVT-i Petrol (1SZ-FE), 1.3 VVT-i Petrol (2NZ-FE), 1.3 VVT-i Petrol (2SZ-FE), 1.4 D4-D Diesel (1ND-TV), 1.5 VVT-i TS Petrol (1NZ-FE) Diesel, Petrol
Yaris 2005-2013 2005-2013 1.0 12V VVT-i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (1KR-FE), 1.3 16V VVT-i Petrol (2NZ-FE), 1.3 16V VVT-i Petrol (2SZ-FE), 1.33 16V VVT-i Petrol (1NR-FE), 1.4 D-4D Diesel (1ND-TV), 1.5 16V VVT-i Petrol (1NZ-FE), 1.8 16V VVT-i TS Petrol (2ZR-FE) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Yaris 2011-2020 2011-2020 1.0 12V VVT-i Petrol (1KR-FE), 1.33 Petrol (1NR-FE), 1.4 D-4D Diesel (1ND-TV), 1.5 Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (1NZ-FXE), 1.5 Petrol (2NR-FKE) Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
Yaris 2020-2025 2020-2025 1.0 Petrol (1KR-FE), 1.5 HEV Electricity,Petrol (M15A-FXE), 1.5 Petrol (M15A-FKS) Electricity, Petrol

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