Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Automatic transmission / trans / Manual transaxle oil
Toyota Corolla (E120): Manual transaxle oil
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect transaxle oil
- Stop the vehicle on the level place.
- remove the transmission filler plug and gasket.
- check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 In.) From the lowest position of the inner surface of the transmission filler plug opening.
Notice
:
- excessively large or small amount of oil may cause troubles.
- After replacing oil, drive the vehicle and check the oil level.
- check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
- install the transmission filler plug and new gasket.
Torque: 39.2 Nvm (400 Kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
Other materials:
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 of the chain when using a puller
on the body or frame, and be sure to attach a safety
cable.
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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and turning it
off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
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Hood
Adjustment
Hint:
since the centering bolt is used as a hood hinge and hood lock
set bolt, the hood and hood lock can not be adjusted with it on.
Substitute a bolt with washer for the centering bolt.
1. Inspect hood sub–assy
Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
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