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Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 -           ]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB (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 front axle hub sub-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

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Front wheel alignment adjustment
  1. Perform "Reset Memory"
  2. 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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NOTICE:

  • To avoid degrading the precision of the assembly, do not loosen or remove the 2 bolts shown in the illustration.
  • If the bolts have been loosened or removed, use the following procedure to reassemble the parts.
    1. Temporarily install the front disc brake cylinder assembly with the 2 bolts.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Depress the brake pedal to continuously apply hydraulic pressure.
    4. Temporarily tighten bolt A to 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf).
    5. Temporarily tighten bolt B to 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf).
    6. Fully tighten bolt A to 100 N*m (1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf).
    7. Fully tighten bolt B to 100 N*m (1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf).
    8. Release the brake pedal to release the hydraulic pressure.
    9. Check that the 2 bolts are tightened to 100 N*m (1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf).

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

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3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

Be sure to separate the front speed sensor and front flexible hose from the front shock absorber assembly completely.

(b) Remove the bolt, disengage the clamp and separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber assembly and steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

  • Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
  • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
  • Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the speed sensor is removed.

4. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE FRONT DISC

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

(a) Remove the bolt and 2 nuts and separate the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly from the front lower ball joint assembly.

8. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.

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Matchmark

(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the front drive shaft outboard joint boot.
  • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.

HINT:

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

9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly from the front shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Secure the front axle assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts, front axle hub sub-assembly and front disc brake dust cover from the steering knuckle.

NOTICE:

  • Do not drop the front axle hub sub-assembly.
  • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.
  • Do not allow foreign matter to contact the speed sensor rotor or contact surfaces.