Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000028WY9
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: Corolla Hatchback Prod Date Range: [11/2022 -           ]
Title: FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for M20A-FKS LH Side): INSTALLATION; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [11/2022 -        ]

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Temporarily install the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH to the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and nut.

2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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5. FULLY TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using SST, fully tighten the bolt (A).

SST: 09961-01270

*a

Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

Turn

Torque:

Specified tightening torque :

240 N·m {2447 kgf·cm, 177 ft·lbf}

HINT:

  • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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  • When using SST (fulcrum length of 200 mm (7.87 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 600 mm (1.97 ft.)):

    180 N*m (1835 kgf*cm, 133 ft.*lbf)

(b) Fully tighten the bolt (B).

Torque:

125 N·m {1275 kgf·cm, 92 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

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

6. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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