Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001D0V4
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [06/2018 - 01/2019]
Title: STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL; 2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during steering gear assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Front wheel alignment adjustment
  1. Perform "Reset Memory".
  2. Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization.
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2022]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model with Electric Parking Brake System): UTILITY

Suspension, tires, etc.

(If the vehicle height has changed due to suspension or tire replacement.)

Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization

Lighting system (w/ AFS)(EXT)

2019 - 2021 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 06/2021]; LIGHTING (EXT): LIGHTING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model with AFS): INITIALIZATION

PROCEDURE

1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

(a) Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

HINT:

This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

Click here 2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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5. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Separate the clip (A), disengage the clip (B) from the vehicle body and separate the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the clips (A) or (B).

6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

Click here 2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; MAINTENANCE: TIRE AND WHEEL: REMOVAL+

7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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9. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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10. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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11. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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13. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.

(b) Install SST to the tie rod end sub-assembly LH.

SST: 09960-20010

09961-02060

NOTICE:

Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and SST are aligned.

(c) Secure SST using a string.

NOTICE:

Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.

(d) Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.

SST: 09960-20010

09961-02010

*a

String

*b

Molybdenum Grease Application Area

*c

Place wrench here

*d

Center Nut

Turn

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CAUTION:

Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.

NOTICE:

  • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.
  • Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the ball joint dust cover may be damaged.
  • Be sure to place the wrench on the part shown in the illustration.
  • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
  • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
  • Do not damage the steering knuckle LH.

15. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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17. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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19. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the steering link assembly.

20. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

21. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.

SST: 09612-00012

HINT:

Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

*a

Protective Tape

22. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and steering gear assembly.

*a

Matchmark

(b) Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.

23. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.