FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER: REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [11/2022

Last Modified: 07-31-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000028IZ1
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [11/2022 - ]
Title: FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER: 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 front suspension crossmember sub-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

Click here

3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

Click here

4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Click here

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

Click here

6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

Click here

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)

(a) w/o Engine Under Cover Air Guide:

(1) Remove the 3 clips.

(b) w/ Engine Under Cover Air Guide:

(1) Remove the 3 clips.

(2) Remove the 2 screw.

(d) Remove the clip and rear engine under cover LH from the vehicle.

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

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly and vehicle body.

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)

(a) Remove the 6 bolts and rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly RH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, the No. 1 air tube and vehicle body.

20. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the nut and separate front stabilizer link assembly LH from the front stabilizer bar.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the boot of the ball joint.

HINT:

If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

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

Click here

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 (except G16E-GTS)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the 2 wire harness clamp brackets from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

(b) Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle.

*a	Transmission Jack
*b	Wooden Block
	Front of the Vehicle
	Wooden block placement location

CAUTION:

Support the engine assembly with transaxle until the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is installed.
If the support is removed before the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is installed, the engine assembly with transaxle may drop.

(d) Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

*a	Engine Lifter
*b	Attachment
	Attachment placement location

CAUTION:

The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
If the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.

NOTICE:

Use attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

(e) Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

(f) Slowly lower the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

27. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS)

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the wire harness clamp bracket from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

(b) Disengage the clamp and disconnect the wire harness from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

(d) Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the engine assembly with transaxle.

*a	Transmission Jack
*b	Wooden Block
	Front of the Vehicle
	Wooden block placement location

CAUTION:

Support the engine assembly with transaxle until the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is installed.
If the support is removed before the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is installed, the engine assembly with transaxle may drop.

(e) Remove the bolt and separate the engine moving control rod.

(f) Support the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

*a	Engine Lifter
*b	Attachment
	Attachment placement location

CAUTION:

The front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
If the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.

NOTICE:

Use attachments to keep the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly level.

(g) Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

(h) Slowly lower the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

When lowering the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

28. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

for G16E-GTS: Click here

except G16E-GTS: Click here

29. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH (except G16E-GTS)

Click here

30. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH (except G16E-GTS)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

31. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BRACKET (for G16E-GTS)

Click here

32. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

Click here

33. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD

(a) Remove the bolt and engine moving control rod from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

34. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH 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.

35. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

36. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER PLATE (except G16E-GTS)

(a) Remove the 2 front suspension member plates from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

*A	for LH Side
*B	for RH Side

37. REMOVE HOLE PLUG (except G16E-GTS)

(a) Remove the 4 hole plugs from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

HINT:

There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.

38. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT GUARD LH (w/ Differential Support Guard)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front differential support guard LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

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