REAR SUSPENSION: REAR LOWER ARM (except HV Model AWD): REMOVAL; 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [09/2024

Last Modified: 12-11-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000002PAFO
Model Year Start: 2025	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [09/2024 - ]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR LOWER ARM (except HV Model AWD): REMOVAL; 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback 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 rear suspension arm assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

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:

Tire

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

Active Torque Split AWD System

Gas leaks from exhaust system is repaired (G16E-GTS)

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. (for AWD)

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. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

Click here

2. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE GAS CONTROL ACTUATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

Click here

3. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

Click here

4. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for AWD)

(a) for LH Side:

Click here

5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for AWD)

(a) for LH Side:

Click here

6. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for AWD)

(a) for RH Side:

Click here

7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for AWD)

(a) for RH Side:

Click here

8. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for 2WD)

(a) for LH Side:

(1) w/ Cover:

for Hatchback: Click here

for Sedan: Click here

9. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for 2WD)

(a) for RH Side:

(1) w/ Cover:

for Hatchback: Click here

for Sedan: Click here

10. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

for Sedan: Click here

for Hatchback except Gasoline Model AWD: Click here

11. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR (for AWD)

Click here

12. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

Click here

13. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

Click here

14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

(a) Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

15. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

(a) Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

16. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured. (for 2WD)
Loosen the bolt with the nut secured. (for AWD)