Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Drive shaft / propeller shaft / Drive shaft, propeller shaft, axle / On–vehicle inspection
Toyota Corolla (E120): On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect front axle hub bearing
- remove the front wheel.
- separate the front disc brake caliper assy .
- remove the front disc.
- inspect the bearing backlash.

- Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the
center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 Mm (0.0020 In.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.
- inspect the axle hub deviation.

- Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 Mm (0.0020 In.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub–assy.
- install the front disc.
- install the front disc brake caliper assy .
- install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 nvm (1,050 Kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. Inspect rear axle hub bearing
- remove the rear wheel.
- remove rear brake drum sub–assy.
- inspect the bearing backlash.

- Set a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub
and check the backlash in the bearing shaft sirection.
Maximum: 0.05 Mm (0.0020 In.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assy.
- Inspect the axle hub deviation.

- Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 Mm (0.0028 In.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assy.
- install the rear brake drum sub–assy.
- install the rear wheel.
Torque: 103 nvm (1,050 Kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
Other materials:
Removal & installation and disassembly & reassembly
1. Remove oxygen sensor
Remove a clip and tear off the floor mat.
disconnect a oxygen sensor connector.
Remove the oxygen sensor.
2. Remove tail pipe assy
Remove 2 bolts, 2 springs and tail pipe assy.
3. Remove floor panel brace front
Remove 2 nuts and the ...
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel
to the engine.
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.
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Inspection procedure
1 Check operation(starter)
Check that the starter operates normally and that the engine starts.
2 Input signal check
See input signal check on page 05–745.
check the indicator light when shifting into except d position.
Ok:
the indicator light goes off when shifting ...


