STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION; 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [01/2019

Last Modified: 05-13-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001GJT4
Model Year Start: 2020	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [01/2019 - 09/2022]
Title: STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION; 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [01/2019 - 09/2022]

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the lock nut and tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.

HINT:

After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

Matchmark

2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 new nuts.

Torque:

133 N·m {1356 kgf·cm, 98 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.

4. INSTALL NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the protrusion of the steering link assembly with the hole of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly, and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the steering link assembly.

HINT:

Check that the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is securely installed.

5. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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7. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

8. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle LH with the nut.

Torque:

49 N·m {500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

(b) Install a new cotter pin.

9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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11. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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13. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

14. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

for M20A-FKS: Click here

for 2ZR-FAE: Click here

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

15. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

for M20A-FKS: Click here

for 2ZR-FAE: Click here

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

16. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

for M20A-FKS: Click here

for 2ZR-FAE: Click here

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

17. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Engage the clip (B) to the vehicle body.

(b) Engage the clip (A) to install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the vehicle body.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.
Check that the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is securely installed.
Check that the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly and vehicle body are in close contact with one another.

18. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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19. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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20. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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21. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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22. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

for Gasoline Model:

Lighting System (w/ AFS) (EXT)