The Toyota Corolla is widely recognized as one of the most dependable vehicles on the road. However, like all cars, it requires regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance and safety. If you're looking to replace the shocks and struts on your Corolla, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process with clarity and precision.
Before beginning, make sure you have a safe and well-lit workspace, ideally a garage. Gather all necessary tools such as a jack, jack stands, wrenches, and a torque wrench. It's also crucial to purchase high-quality replacement parts that are compatible with your specific model year. You can find genuine Toyota parts by visiting our store here.
### Front Shock and Strut Replacement
1. Park your Corolla on level ground and engage the parking brake. Use a jack to lift the front end and secure it with jack stands. Remove both front wheels to access the suspension components.
2. Locate the strut assembly under the car. Disconnect the anti-lock brake sensor and the brake hose. Loosen the stabilizer link nut and remove the lower bolts from the strut. Then, take off the upper mounting nuts and carefully pull the strut out.
3. Once the strut is removed, take off the dust cover and compress the spring using a spring compressor tool. Carefully disassemble the strut, keeping track of all parts: the mounting bracket, dust seal, upper spring seat, upper insulator, coil spring, spring bumper, and lower insulator. Replace any worn-out components before reassembling.
4. Reinstall the strut by attaching the upper bolts to the frame and tightening them to 29 ft-lbs. Then, secure the lower bolts to 113 ft-lbs. Reconnect the brake hose and anti-lock sensor brackets, and tighten them to 21 ft-lbs. Finally, install the stabilizer link and torque it to 55 ft-lbs. Repeat for the other side.
### Rear Strut Replacement
1. Begin by disconnecting the negative battery cable and removing the rear seat cushions. Lift the rear of the car using a jack and support it with jack stands. Remove the rear wheels to access the struts.
2. Disconnect the brackets and sensors from the rear strut. Support the lower part of the strut with a jack stand. Loosen and remove the lower bolts and upper mounting nuts. Repeat the process for the other side.
3. Compress the spring using a spring compressor and remove the center nut. Disassemble the strut in the order it was removed and replace any damaged or worn parts. Reassemble the strut and torque the center nut to 36 ft-lbs.
4. Install the new strut onto the frame and secure the upper mounting nuts to 29 ft-lbs. Hand-tighten the strut to the arm and connect the stabilizer link. Reattach any brackets or sensors and repeat for the other side.
5. Reinstall the rear wheels, lower the car, and bounce the rear to settle the suspension. Torque the strut-to-arm bolt to 188 ft-lbs. Finally, replace the seat cushions and reconnect the battery cable.
Congratulations! You've successfully replaced the shocks and struts on your Toyota Corolla. This maintenance task not only improves ride quality but also enhances the overall safety and longevity of your vehicle.
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