Last Modified: 12-11-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000002OO25
Model Year Start: 2025 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2024 -           ]
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS): INSTALLATION; 2025 MY GR Corolla [09/2024 -        ]

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOLE SNAP RING LH

(a) Install a new front drive shaft hole snap ring LH to the front drive shaft assembly LH.

NOTICE:

Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring LH downward.

2. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT BEARING BRACKET HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Install a new drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.

3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Coat the snap ring of the front drive inboard joint assembly with MP grease.

(b) for Manual Transaxle:

Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine manual transmission gear oil LV.

for Automatic Transaxle:

Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine ATF WS.

*a

Cross Section of Front Drive Shaft Oil Seal LH

MP Grease

Toyota Genuine Oil Seal Side Lip Grease

(c) Coat the lip of the front drive shaft oil seal LH with MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Apply a light coat of MP grease and Toyota genuine oil seal side lip grease to the entire circumference of the front drive shaft oil seal LH.

(d) Align the inboard joint splines, and using a brass bar and a hammer, install the front drive shaft assembly LH.

NOTICE:

  • Face the end gap of the front drive shaft hole snap ring downward.
  • Do not damage the front drive shaft oil seal LH.
  • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot LH.
  • Make sure to center the front drive shaft assembly LH during installation to prevent damage to the front drive shaft hole snap ring.

HINT:

Confirm whether the drive shaft is securely driven in by checking the reaction force and sound.

(e) Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.

Toyota Body Grease W

(f) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
  • Check that there is no foreign matter on the deflector or contact surfaces.
  • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
  • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
  • Do not damage the deflector.

*a

Matchmark

4. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Coat the lip of the transfer case oil seal RH with MP grease.

(b) Install a new drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring to the front drive shaft assembly RH.

(c) for Manual Transaxle:

Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine manual transmission gear oil LV.

for Automatic Transaxle:

Coat the splines of the front drive inboard joint assembly with Toyota genuine ATF WS.

(d) Align the inboard joint splines, and securely insert the front drive shaft assembly RH.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the transfer case oil seal RH.
  • Do not damage the front axle inboard joint boot.
  • When inserting the front drive shaft assembly RH, keep it level.

(e) Install the drive shaft bearing bracket hole snap ring and a new No. 1 drive shaft bearing bracket setting bolt.

Torque:

32.4 N·m {330 kgf·cm, 24 ft·lbf}

(f) Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.

Toyota Body Grease W

(g) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly RH to the front axle assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
  • Do not damage the front axle outboard joint boot.
  • Check that there is no foreign matter on the contact surfaces.
  • Do not push the front axle assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.

*a

Matchmark

5. CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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7. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

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8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

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9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Clean the threaded parts on the front drive shaft assembly and a new front axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:

  • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new front drive shaft assembly.
  • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

(b) Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, install the front axle shaft nut while applying the brakes.

Torque:

294 N·m {2998 kgf·cm, 217 ft·lbf}

HINT:

Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

(c) Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the front axle shaft nut.

10. ADD MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL (for Manual Transaxle)

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11. ADJUST AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (for Automatic Transaxle)

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12. ADD TRANSFER OIL

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13. INSPECT FOR MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL LEAK (for Manual Transaxle)

14. INSPECT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAK (for Automatic Transaxle)

15. INSPECT FOR TRANSFER OIL LEAK

16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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17. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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18. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH

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19. INSTALL REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

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20. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

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21. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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