AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER (for AWD with Electric Parking Brake): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022

Last Modified: 01-27-2025	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000026944
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [09/2022 - ]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER (for AWD with Electric Parking Brake): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV 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 rear axle carrier sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Procedure Performed

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"	DTCs are stored ABS warning light illuminates Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates Slip indicator light illuminates Electronically controlled brake system disabled or malfunctions

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

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3. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the rear skid control sensor.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the rear skid control sensor or connector cover.

*a	Protective Tape

(c) Remove the nut, disengage the 2 clamps and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear flexible hose bracket and rear trailing arm assembly.

4. REMOVE REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR

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5. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear flexible hose bracket.

6. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE REAR DISC

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8. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and rear flexible hose bracket from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

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. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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14. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Loosen the 2 bolts of the rear trailing arm assembly.

(b) Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

*1	Rear Axle Carrier Pin

NOTICE:

When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-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

(d) Loosen the bolt (A).

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

(e) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

(f) Remove the nut and plate washer, and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

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

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.