STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022

Last Modified: 05-13-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000028IY6
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [11/2022 - ]
Title: STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV 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 steering gear assembly removal/installation are shown below.

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

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed
*1: If matchmarks were not placed when removing parts related to steering operation, perform end position initial setting.
Front 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
Steering gear assembly1 No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly1	End position initial setting	-

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
*1: If matchmarks were not placed when removing parts related to steering operation, perform end position initial setting.
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:
Steering gear assembly1 No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly1	for TMC Made (except G16E-GTS) End position initial setting	-
Tire	ECU Data Initialization (When performing tire replacement after RoB code X2104 is output)	Active Torque Split AWD System

PROCEDURE

1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

(a) Secure the steering wheel with the seat belt in order to prevent rotation.

HINT:

This operation is useful to prevent damage to the spiral cable.

3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Click here

5. SEPARATE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Separate the clip (A), disengage the clip (B) from the vehicle body and separate the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the clips (A) or (B).

6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

for M20A-FKS: Click here

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

for G16E-GTS: Click here

8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)

Click here

9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)

Click here

10. DRAIN WASHER FLUID (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)

Click here

11. REMOVE INLET HOSE (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)

Click here

12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)

Click here

13. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER AIR GUIDE (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)

Click here

14. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (for G16E-GTS)

Click here

15. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (except G16E-GTS)

for M20A-FKS: Click here

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

16. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

for M20A-FKS: Click here

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

for G16E-GTS: Click here

17. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Click here

18. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (except G16E-GTS)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

19. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for G16E-GTS)

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20. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

Click here

21. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

22. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.

(b) Install SST to the tie rod end sub-assembly LH.

SST: 09960-20010

09961-02060

NOTICE:

Make sure that the upper ends of the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and SST are aligned.

NOTICE:

Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.

(d) Using SST, separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH from the steering knuckle LH.

SST: 09960-20010

09961-02010

*a	String	*b	Molybdenum Grease Application Area
*c	Place wrench here	*d	Center Nut
	Turn	-	-

CAUTION:

Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and the tip of SST.

NOTICE:

Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the steering knuckle LH to prevent SST from falling off.
Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the ball joint dust cover may be damaged.
Be sure to place the wrench on the part shown in the illustration.
Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Do not damage the steering knuckle LH.

23. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

24. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

for G16E-GTS: Click here

except G16E-GTS: Click here

25. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

26. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

for G16E-GTS: Click here

except G16E-GTS: Click here

27. REMOVE NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly from the steering link assembly.

28. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (except G16E-GTS)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and steering link assembly from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

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

29. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS)

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 nuts to the steering link assembly, No. 2 steering rack housing bracket and No. 1 steering rack housing bracket from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

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

30. SECURE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, secure the steering link assembly in a vise.

SST: 09612-00012

HINT:

Wrap SST with protective tape before use.

*a	Protective Tape

31. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Put matchmarks on the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and steering gear assembly.

Matchmark

(b) Remove the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and lock nut.

32. REMOVE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

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

for TMC Made (except G16E-GTS)

PROCEDURE