Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Automatic transmission / trans / Automatic transaxle fluid (atm)
Toyota Corolla (E120): Automatic transaxle fluid (atm)
On–vehicle inspection
1. Check the fluid level

Hint
: drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Fluid temperature: 70 – 80 °c (158 – 176 °f)
- park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
- with the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all ranges from p to l position and return to p position.
- pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
- ) push it back fully into the pipe.
- pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the hot position.
If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace o–rings, fipgs, oil seals, plugs or other parts.
Other materials:
Overhaul
1. Inspect 4th gear thrust clearance
Using a feeler gauge, measure the 4th gear thrust clearance.
4Th gear thrust clearance:
2. Inspect 3rd gear thrust clearance
Using a dial indicator, measure the 3rd gear thrust clearance.
3Rd gear thrust clearance:
3. Inspect 4th gear ...
Precaution
1. Do not handle refrigerant in an enclosed
area or near an open flame
2. Always wear eye protection
3. Be careful not to get liquid refrigerant in your eyes or on your skin
If liquid refrigerant gets in your eyes or on your skin.
wash the area with lots of cool water.
Cautio ...
Inspection procedure
Hint:
read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the obd ii scan tool.
Freeze frame data records the
engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, it is
useful for determining whether
the vehicle was running or stopped, the engine was warmed up or not, the ...


