Last Modified: 01-27-2025 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001GJE8
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [01/2019 - 09/2022]
Title: FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER: REMOVAL; 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [01/2019 - 09/2022]

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 front suspension crossmember sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Front wheel alignment adjustment
  1. Clear zero point calibration data.
  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.
  • DTCs are stored
  • ABS warning light illuminates
  • Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

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Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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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

w/ Electric Parking Brake System:

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w/o Electric Parking Brake System:

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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)

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PROCEDURE

1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

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3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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

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6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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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

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly and vehicle body.

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

(a) Remove the nut and separate front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the boot of the ball joint.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

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

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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

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the 2 wire harness clamp brackets from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

(b) Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle.

*a

Transmission Jack

*b

Wooden Block

Front of the Vehicle

Wooden block placement location

CAUTION:

  • Support the engine assembly with transaxle until the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is installed.
  • If the support is removed before the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is installed, the engine assembly with transaxle may drop.

(c) Remove the bolt and separate the engine moving control rod.

(d) Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

*a

Engine Lifter

*b

Attachment

Attachment placement location

CAUTION:

  • The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
  • If the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.

NOTICE:

Use attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

(e) Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

(f) Slowly lower the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

19. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

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20. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH

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21. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

22. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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23. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD

(a) Remove the bolt and engine moving control rod from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

24. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH 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.

25. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

26. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PLATE

(a) Remove the 2 front suspension member plates from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

*A

for LH Side

*B

for RH Side

27. REMOVE HOLE PLUG

(a) Remove the 4 hole plugs from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

HINT:

There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.

28. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT GUARD LH (w/ Differential Support Guard)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front differential support guard LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.