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

Last Modified: 07-31-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000028IY8
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [11/2022 - ]
Title: STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022 - ]

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the lock nut and tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering gear assembly until the matchmarks are aligned.

HINT:

After adjusting the toe-in, tighten the lock nut.

Matchmark

2. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (except G16E-GTS)

(a) Install the steering link assembly to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 new nuts.

Torque:

133 N·m {1356 kgf·cm, 98 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.

4. INSTALL STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS)

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

Torque:

Bolt (A) :

133 N·m {1356 kgf·cm, 98 ft·lbf}

Bolt (B) :

90 N·m {918 kgf·cm, 66 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
Make sure to tighten the bolts starting from the left side of the vehicle.
Fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (A) and (B).

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

(a) Align the protrusion of the steering link assembly with the hole of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly, and install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the steering link assembly.

HINT:

Check that the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is securely installed.

6. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

for G16E-GTS: Click here

except G16E-GTS: Click here

7. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

for G16E-GTS: Click here

except G16E-GTS: Click here

8. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle LH with the nut.

Torque:

49 N·m {500 kgf·cm, 36 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

(b) Install a new cotter pin.

10. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

Click here

12. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

Click here

14. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (except G16E-GTS)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

15. INSTALL REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for G16E-GTS)

Click here

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

Click here

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

Click here

18. INSTALL INLET HOSE (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)

Click here

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

Click here

20. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER RH (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)

Click here

21. ADD WASHER FLUID (for G16E-GTS with Engine Under Cover Air Guide)

Click here

22. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (for G16E-GTS)

Click here

23. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (except G16E-GTS)

for M20A-FKS: Click here

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

24. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

for M20A-FKS: Click here

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

for G16E-GTS: Click here

25. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

for M20A-FKS: Click here

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

for G16E-GTS: Click here

26. CONNECT NO. 1 STEERING COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Engage the clip (B) to the vehicle body.

(b) Engage the clip (A) to install the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly to the vehicle body.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the lip of the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly.
Check that the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly is securely installed.
Check that the No. 1 steering column hole cover sub-assembly and vehicle body are in close contact with one another.

27. CONNECT NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Click here

28. INSTALL COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

Click here

29. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS

Click here

30. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Click here

31. PERFORM END POSITION INITIAL SETTING (for HV Model)

Click here

32. PERFORM END POSITION INITIAL SETTING (for Gasoline Model)

except G16E-GTS: Click here