Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Exhaust / Components
Toyota Corolla (E120): Components

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Outside vehicle
General maintenance
Performing these maintenance checks on the vehicle in the owner’s
responsibility. The owner may
perform the maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center.
Check the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. In most cases,
special tool are not
requir ...
Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key system:
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the brake pedal and
move the shift lever.
Vehicles with a smart key system: While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode,
depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
When shifting the ...
Overhaul
1. Inspect 1st gear thrust clearance
Using a feeler gauge, measure the 1st gear thrust clearance.
Standard clearance:
0.10 – 0.40 Mm (0.0039 – 0.0157 In.)
2. Inspect 2nd gear thrust clearance
Using a dial indicator, measure the 2nd gear thrust clearance.
Standard clearan ...


