DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022

Last Modified: 05-13-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000025YWF
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [09/2022 - ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback 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 rear drive shaft assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Procedure Performed (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	Perform "Reset Memory" Perform "Calibration"	VSC is disabled or malfunctions DTCs are output Slip indicator light illuminates ABS warning light illuminates
Tire	ECU Data Initialization (When performing tire replacement after RoB code X2104 is output)	Active Torque Split AWD System

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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3. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH

(a) for LH Side:

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4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH

(a) for LH Side:

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5. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH

(a) for RH Side:

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6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH

(a) for RH Side:

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7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

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8. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR

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9. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

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10. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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11. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

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12. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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13. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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14. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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15. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

16. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

Matchmark

(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not push the rear axle hub and bearing assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
Do not deform the parking brake plate sub-assembly.
Do not damage the deflector.

HINT:

If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

SST: 09520-01010

SST: 09520-20010

09521-02010

09521-02040

09521-02060

NOTICE:

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

17. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT SHAFT SNAP RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring.