Toyota Corolla Body Repair Manual: About this vehicle
1. Structural outline
2. Notice about vehicle condition when jacking up vehicle
(a) notice for using jack and safety stand
(B) notice for using swing arm type lift
(C) notice for using plate type lift
3. Damage diagnosis
4. Components
(a) front bumper
(B) side mudguard
(C) rear bumper
(D) door
(E) cowl top ventilator louver
(F) instrument panel
(G) interior trim
(H) seat
5. Wheel alignment standard
(a) front wheel alignment
(1) Vehicle height (unloaded vehicle)
Notice
:
- before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
- Be sure to perform measurement on a level surface.
- If it is necessary to go under the vehicle for measurement, confirm that the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is secured with chocks.
Measuring points:
- no. 1 Lower suspension arm bushing set bolt ground clearance
- rear axle beam set bolt ground clearance
- front wheel center ground clearance
- rear wheel center ground clearance
*For vehicle height for mexico, add 15 mm (0.591 In.)
(2) Wheel angle (unloaded vehicle)
*For vehicle height for mexico, add 15 mm (0.591 In.) If the angles are not as specified, check and adjust the right and left rack end lengths.
(3) Camber (unloaded vehicle)
* For vehicle height for mexico, add 15 mm (0.591 In.)
(4) Caster (unloaded vehicle)
* For vehicle height for mexico, add 15 mm (0.591 In.)
(5) Steering axis inclination (unloaded vehicle) except tmc made:
* For vehicle height for mexico, add 15 mm (0.591 In.)
(6) Toe-in
Hint:
- measure “b - a” only when “c + d” cannot be measured.
- If toe-in is not within the specified range, adjust it at the rack ends.
(B) rear wheel alignment
(6) Toe-in (unloaded vehicle)
- measure “b - a” only when “c + d” cannot be measured.
* For vehicle height for mexico, add 15 mm (0.591 In.) If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.
(2) Camber (unloaded vehicle)
Hint: camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.
Precaution
1. Work precautions
(A) vehicle protection
(1) when welding, cover glass, seats, carpets, etc. With
heat resistant fireploof covers to protect them.
(B) safety
(1) never stand in the path ...
How to use this manual
1. Body panel replacement in this manual
2. Symbols
3. Illustration of weld point symbols
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Other materials:
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect drive belt
Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords,
etc.
If any defect is found, replace the drive belt.
Hint:
cracks on the rib side of a belt are considered acceptable. If the
missing chunks from the ribs are found on the belt, it should be
replaced.
2 ...
Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying guide lines
and an image of the view behind the vehicle while backing up, for example while
parking.
The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, and may
differ from the image that is actually displayed on t ...
Calculation formula for your vehicle
1 Cargo capacity
2 Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your vehicle,
which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb. (kg ...