REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [11/2022

Last Modified: 05-13-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000028J5B
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: Corolla Hatchback	Prod Date Range: [11/2022 - ]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [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 rear suspension member 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	Link
Rear 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
Gas leaks from exhaust system is repaired (2ZR-FXE)	Inspection after repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.

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

Rear 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:

Gas leaks from exhaust system is repaired (M20A-FKS)

Inspection after repair

Poor idle, etc.
Engine start function, etc.

CAUTION:

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

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

for M20A-FKS: Click here

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here

3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (w/ Cover)

for Hatchback: Click here

for Sedan: Click here

4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (w/ Cover)

for Hatchback: Click here

for Sedan: Click here

5. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear flexible hose bracket.

6. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (for Hatchback)

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8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (for Sedan)

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9. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH (for Hatchback)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH (for Sedan)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

11. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR (for Hatchback)

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12. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Sedan)

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13. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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14. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

15. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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16. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

17. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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18. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

19. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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20. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

21. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and nut and separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

NOTICE:

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

22. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

23. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION:

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

NOTICE:

Use attachments and wooden blocks to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

*a	Engine Lifter
*b	Attachment
	Attachment Placement Location

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

NOTICE:

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

24. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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25. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

26. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER HOLE COVER (for TMMMS Made)

(a) Remove the 4 rear suspension member hole covers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

*A	for LH Side
*B	for RH Side

27. REMOVE HOLE PLUG (for TMMMS Made)

(a) Remove the 7 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.