Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000025YW9
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 -           ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY GR Corolla [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 the front drive shaft 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
  • Perform "Reset Memory"
  • Perform "Calibration"
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

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Tire

ECU Data Initialization (When performing tire replacement after RoB code X2104 is output)

Active Torque Split AWD System

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PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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5. DRAIN MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL

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6. DRAIN TRANSFER OIL

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7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.

SST: 09930-00010

NOTICE:

Loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the front drive shaft assembly may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

8. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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9. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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10. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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11. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

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12. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly LH.

SST: 09520-01011

SST: 09520-20010

09521-02010

09521-02040

09521-02060

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
  • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot LH.
  • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly LH.
  • When removing the front drive shaft assembly LH, keep it level.

14. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Separate the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the drive shaft bearing bracket.

(b) Remove the No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt and front drive shaft assembly RH from the transfer assembly..

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the transfer case oil seal RH.
  • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal RH.
  • Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly RH.
  • When removing the front drive shaft assembly RH, keep it level.

HINT:

If it is difficult to disengage the fitting, tap the end of the front drive inboard joint assembly with a brass bar and a hammer.

(c) Remove the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring from the front drive shaft assembly RH.

15. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH from the front drive shaft assembly LH.