Last Modified: 12-11-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000002PA8I
Model Year Start: 2025 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2024 -           ]
Title: FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER: REMOVAL; 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2024 -        ]

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

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*1: If matchmarks were not placed when removing parts related to steering operation, perform end position initial setting.

Front wheel alignment adjustment
  1. Perform "Reset Memory"
  2. 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

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [09/2022 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for HV Model): UTILITY

  • Steering gear assembly*1
  • No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly*1

End position initial setting

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2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for HV Model): CALIBRATION

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

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*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: 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [11/2022 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model with Electric Parking Brake System): UTILITY

w/o Electric Parking Brake System: 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2024 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model without Electric Parking Brake System TMC Made): UTILITY

  • Steering gear assembly*1
  • No. 2 steering intermediate shaft assembly*1

for TMC Made (except G16E-GTS)

  • End position initial setting

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2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): CALIBRATION

Tire

ECU Data Initialization (When performing tire replacement after RoB code X2104 is output)

Active Torque Split AWD System

2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; GF1A (TRANSFER / 4WD / AWD): ACTIVE TORQUE SPLIT AWD SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

PROCEDURE

1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. SECURE STEERING WHEEL

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3. REMOVE COLUMN HOLE COVER SILENCER SHEET

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4. SEPARATE NO. 2 STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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

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6. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS

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7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

for M20A-FKS: Click here 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [09/2024 -        ]; M20A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [11/2022 -        ]; 2ZR-FXE (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

for G16E-GTS: Click here 2025 MY GR Corolla [09/2024 -        ]; G16E-GTS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for G16E-GTS)

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9. REMOVE PIN HOLD CLIP (for G16E-GTS)

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10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RETAINER (for G16E-GTS)

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

Click here 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2024 -        ]; EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER (for Hatchback, GR): DISASSEMBLY+

11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS)

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12. DRAIN WASHER FLUID (for G16E-GTS)

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13. REMOVE INLET HOSE (for G16E-GTS)

Click here 2025 MY GR Corolla [09/2024 -        ]; G16E-GTS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

14. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY (for G16E-GTS)

Click here 2025 MY GR Corolla [09/2024 -        ]; G16E-GTS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

15. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER AIR GUIDE (for G16E-GTS)

Click here 2025 MY GR Corolla [09/2024 -        ]; G16E-GTS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

16. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (for G16E-GTS)

(a) Remove the 3 clips.

(b) Remove the 2 screw.

(c) Remove the screw.

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

17. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER LH (except G16E-GTS)

for M20A-FKS: Click here 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [09/2024 -        ]; M20A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [11/2022 -        ]; 2ZR-FXE (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

18. REMOVE REAR ENGINE UNDER COVER RH

for M20A-FKS: Click here 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback [09/2024 -        ]; M20A-FKS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

for 2ZR-FXE: Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla HV [11/2022 -        ]; 2ZR-FXE (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

for G16E-GTS: Click here 2025 MY GR Corolla [09/2024 -        ]; G16E-GTS (ENGINE MECHANICAL): ENGINE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL+

19. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (except G16E-GTS)

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

20. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (except G16E-GTS)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

21. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for G16E-GTS)

(a) w/o Oil Cooler:

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

(b) w/ Oil Cooler:

(1) Remove the 6 bolts and rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, the oil cooler bracket and vehicle body.

22. REMOVE REAR SIDE RAIL REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for G16E-GTS)

(a) w/o Sub Radiator:

(1) 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.

(b) w/ Sub Radiator:

(1) Remove the 8 bolts and rear side rail reinforcement sub-assembly RH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly, the No. 1 air tube, No. 1 radiator bracket and vehicle body.

23. 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.

24. SEPARATE FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

25. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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26. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

27. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

for G16E-GTS: Click here 2023 - 2025 MY GR Corolla [09/2022 -        ]; AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB (for G16E-GTS): REMOVAL+

except G16E-GTS: Click here 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [11/2022 -        ]; AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB (except G16E-GTS): REMOVAL+

28. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

29. 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.

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

(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.

30. 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.

(c) Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the wire harness from the No. 2 steering rack housing bracket.

(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.

31. REMOVE STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY

for G16E-GTS: Click here 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2024 -        ]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+

except G16E-GTS: Click here 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2024 -        ]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: REMOVAL+

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

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

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

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35. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR

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36. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD

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

37. 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.

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

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

39. 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

40. 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.

41. 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.