DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for M20A-FKS): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [03/2023

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Model Year Start: 2023	Model: Corolla Hatchback	Prod Date Range: [03/2023 - ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for M20A-FKS): REMOVAL; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [03/2023 - ]

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 drive shaft assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Procedure Performed

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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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

CVT fluid

ATF thermal degradation estimate reset

The value of the Data List item "ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate" is not estimated correctly

for K120:

for K121:

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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4. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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5. DRAIN CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSAXLE FLUID

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6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the front axle shaft nut.

SST: 09930-00010

NOTICE:

Loosen the staked part of the front axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the front axle shaft nut.

7. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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8. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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9. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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10. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

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11. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, remove the front drive shaft assembly.

SST: 09520-01011

SST: 09520-20010

09521-02010

09521-02040

09521-02060

NOTICE:

Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
Do not drop the front drive shaft assembly.

13. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the front drive shaft hole snap ring.