Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026CM3
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 - 11/2022]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR TRAILING ARM (w/o Electric Parking Brake): REMOVAL; 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]

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 trailing arm assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Rear wheel alignment adjustment

for TMC Made

  • Perform "Reset Memory"
  • Perform "Calibration"
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model without Electric Parking Brake System TMC Made): UTILITY

for TMMMS Made

  • Perform "Reset Memory"
  • Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization
  • VSC is disabled or malfunctions
  • DTCs are output
  • Slip indicator light illuminates
  • ABS warning light illuminates

2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model without Electric Parking Brake System TMMMS Made): UTILITY

Tire

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

Active Torque Split AWD System

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; GF1A (TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD): ACTIVE TORQUE SPLIT AWD SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

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 FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for AWD)

(a) for LH Side:

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3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for AWD)

(a) for LH Side:

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4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for AWD)

(a) for RH Side:

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5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for AWD)

(a) for RH Side:

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6. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the nut and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.

7. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

(a) Remove the nut and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.

8. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps.

(b) Remove the bolt and separate the skid control sensor wire from the rear trailing arm assembly.

9. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR (for AWD)

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps.

(b) Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear trailing arm assembly.

10. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD with Stabilizer Bar)

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11. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

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12. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

(a) Using a transmission 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

Transmission Jack

(b) w/o Stabilizer Bar:

(1) Remove the cap.

(2) Remove the bolt and nut from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and rear trailing arm assembly.

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

(d) Remove the 4 bolts and rear trailing arm assembly.

13. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

(a) Using a transmission 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

Transmission Jack

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

(c) Remove the 4 bolts and rear trailing arm assembly.

14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER (for 2WD)

(a) Secure the rear trailing arm assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear suspension arm cover.

15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION SUPPORT COVER (for AWD)

(a) Secure the rear trailing arm assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Disengage the 3 claws and remove the rear No. 1 suspension support cover.

16. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm bracket from the rear trailing arm assembly.

17. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET (for AWD)

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm bracket from the rear trailing arm assembly.