DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for M20A-FKS): INSTALLATION; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [11/2022

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Model Year Start: 2023	Model: Corolla Hatchback	Prod Date Range: [11/2022 - ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for M20A-FKS): INSTALLATION; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [11/2022 - ]

INSTALLATION

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. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring.

NOTICE:

Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.

2. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Coat the snap ring of the front drive inboard joint assembly with MP grease.

(b) Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine CVT fluid FE.

*a	Cross Section of Front Drive Shaft Oil Seal LH
	MP grease
	Toyota Genuine Oil Seal Side Lip Grease or equivalent

(c) Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease or equivalent as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Apply a light coat of MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease or equivalent to the entire circumference of the front drive shaft oil seal LH.

(d) Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly.

NOTICE:

Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.
Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
Make sure to center the front drive shaft assembly during installation to prevent damage to the front drive shaft hole snap ring.

HINT:

Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

(e) Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.

Toyota Body Grease W

(f) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
Check that there is no foreign matter on the deflector or contact surfaces.
Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
Do not damage the deflector.

Matchmark

3. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

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4. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:

Be sure to perform this work even when using a new front drive shaft assembly.
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

(b) Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, install the front axle shaft nut.

Torque:

216 N·m {2203 kgf·cm, 159 ft·lbf}

HINT:

Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

8. ADJUST CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID

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9. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

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10. ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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11. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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12. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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13. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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14. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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