Toyota Corolla Cross: Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Procedure		Part Name Code
1	DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL	-	-		-
2	REAR WHEEL	-	-	-	-
3	REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR	89544E		-	-
4	REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT	42312B		-	-
5	REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE	47319F	-	-	-

Procedure		Part Name Code
6	REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH	89408C	-	-	-
7	REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY	48840A		-	-
8	SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	48740F		-	-
9	REAR COIL SPRING	48231B	-	-	-
10	REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR	48258C	-	-	-
11	REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	48740F		-	-
12	REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	48720A		-	-
13	REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY	48790		-	-

Procedure		Part Name Code
14	REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY	42340B		-	-
15	REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT SHAFT SNAP RING	42360M		-	-

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during the rear drive shaft assembly removal/installation are shown below.

HINT:

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

PROCEDURE

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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3. REMOVE REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR

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4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

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

SST: 09930-00010

NOTICE:

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

(2) Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, remove the rear axle shaft nut while applying the brakes.

5. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

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6. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side with Height Control Sensor)

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7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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8. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

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10. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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11. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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13. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

(1) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

14. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(1) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

(2) Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

NOTICE:

• Do not push the rear axle hub and bearing assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
• Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
• Do not deform the rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly.
• Do not damage the deflector.

(3) If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

(4) Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear differential carrier assembly.

SST: 09520-01011

SST: 09520-20010

09521-02010

09521-02040

09521-02060

NOTICE:

• Do not damage the rear drive shaft oil seal.
• Do not damage the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot.
• Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly.
• When removing the rear drive shaft assembly, keep it level.

15. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT SHAFT SNAP RING

(1) Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring.

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