Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001LAZB
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2019 - 09/2022]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STABILIZER BAR (for Hatchback): REMOVAL; 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2019 - 09/2022]

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (w/ Cover)

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and clip (A).

(b) Disengage the clip (B) to remove the rear floor side member cover LH.

3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (w/ Cover)

(a) Remove the 3 bolts.

(b) Disengage the clip to remove the rear floor side member cover RH.

4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the cap from the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

(b) Loosen the nut (A) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

HINT:

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

(c) Loosen the nut (B) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

(d) Using a jack and a wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:

  • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
  • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

*a

Wooden Block

*b

Jack

(e) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

7. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET (for Separate Stabilizer Bracket Type)

(a) Remove the 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the 2 rear stabilizer bushings.

8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING (for Separate Stabilizer Bracket Type)

(a) Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.