EA67F / EA68F (MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [11/2022

Last Modified: 05-13-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000028H01
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [11/2022 - ]
Title: EA67F / EA68F (MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE): MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [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 manual transaxle 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	Link
1: w/ Smart Key System 2: w/ Steering Lock Function
Replacement of ECM	Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) registration	MIL comes on
	ECU configuration	-
	Update ECU security key	Vehicle Control History (RoB) are stored
	Heavy Knock History	-
	ECU communication ID registration (Immobiliser system)	Engine start function
Replacement of engine assembly Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired	Inspection after repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.
Tire	ECU Data Initialization (When performing tire replacement after RoB code X2104 is output)	Active Torque Split AWD System
Replacement of ECM*1	Code registration (Smart Key System (for Gasoline Model, Start Function))	Wireless Door Lock Control System (for Gasoline Model with Smart Key System) Smart Key System (for Gasoline Model, Entry Function) Smart Key System (for Gasoline Model, Start Function) Steering lock function*2
Front wheel alignment adjustment	Perform "Reset Memory" Perform "Calibration"	VSC is disabled or malfunctions DTCs are output Slip indicator light illuminates ABS warning light illuminates	w/ Electric Parking Brake System: w/o Electric Parking Brake System:

CAUTION:

The engine assembly with transaxle is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the engine lifter may suddenly drop or the engine assembly with transaxle may fall off the engine lifter.

*a	An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Engine Lifter

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust manifold or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

The manual transaxle assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the transmission jack may suddenly drop.

*a	An Object Exceeding Weight Limit of Transmission Jack

NOTICE:

When the manual transaxle assembly is removed, be sure to use a new clutch release cylinder with bearing assembly and new installation bolts. Removal of the manual transaxle assembly allows the compressed clutch release cylinder with bearing assembly to return to its original position. Dust from the moving section may damage the seal of the clutch release cylinder with bearing assembly, possibly causing clutch fluid leaks.

HINT:

When the cable is disconnected / reconnected to the auxiliary battery terminal, systems temporarily stop operating. However, each system has a function that completes learning the first time the system is used.

Learning completes when vehicle is driven

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Necessary Procedures	Link
Front Camera System	Drive the vehicle straight ahead at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for 5 seconds or more.

Learning completes when vehicle is operated normally

Effect/Inoperative Function When Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Necessary Procedures	Link
*1: for Hatchback
Power Door Lock Control System Back door opener*1	Perform door unlock operation with door control switch or electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE

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2. REMOVE FLYWHEEL HOUSING SIDE COVER

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3. REMOVE STARTER ASSEMBLY

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4. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE

(a) Disconnect the 4 connectors.

(b) Disengage the 2 clamps to disconnect the engine wire from the wire harness clamp bracket.

(d) Remove the bolt.

(e) Disengage the 4 clamps to disconnect the engine wire from the wire harness clamp bracket.

(f) Disengage the 4 clamps to disconnect the engine wire from the wire harness clamp bracket.

5. REMOVE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CONVERTER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE OUTLET TURBINE ELBOW GASKET

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7. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly from the No. 2 engine moving control rod.

8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and No. 2 engine moving control rod from the manual transaxle assembly.

9. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT HEAT INSULATOR

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and propeller shaft heat insulator from the transfer assembly.

10. LOOSEN TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

(a) Type A:

(1) Loosen the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

*a	Bolt
*b	Nut

(b) Type B:

(1) Loosen the 4 nuts.

11. REMOVE MANUAL TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt.

(b) Remove the 6 bolts and manual transaxle assembly.

12. REMOVE TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

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13. REMOVE BLEEDER TO FLEXIBLE HOSE TUBE

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14. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE BLEEDER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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15. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING PLATE

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16. REMOVE CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER WITH BEARING ASSEMBLY

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17. REMOVE BLEEDER CLUTCH RELEASE TUBE

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18. REMOVE CLUTCH FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and clutch flexible hose bracket from the manual transaxle assembly.

19. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT STAY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and exhaust pipe support stay from the manual transaxle assembly.

20. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wire harness clamp brackets from the manual transaxle assembly.

(b) Remove the bolt and wire harness clamp bracket from the manual transaxle assembly.

21. REMOVE TRANSFER AND TRANSAXLE SETTING STUD BOLT

(a) Type A:

(1) Using 2 nuts, remove the 2 transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts from the manual transaxle assembly.

(b) Type B:

(1) Using 2 nuts, remove the 4 transfer and transaxle setting stud bolts from the manual transaxle assembly.

22. REMOVE TRANSMISSION CASE PLUG ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the transmission case plug assembly or manual transaxle assembly is necessary.

(a) Remove the transmission case plug assembly from the manual transaxle assembly.