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:
Meter display
■ Locations of gauges and meters
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40ºF (-40ºC) to 140ºF
(60ºC)
Analog speedometer/Tachometer
This setting can be changed on the setting scr ...
Overhaul
1. Remove cylinder block water drain cock sub–assy
Remove the cylinder block water drain cock from the cylinder
block.
2. Inspect connecting rod thrust clearance
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while
moving the connecting rod back and forth.
Standard t ...
Pre–check
1. Srs warning light check
Turn the ignition switch to the on position and check that
the srs warning light lights up.
check that the srs warning light goes out after approx.
6 Seconds.
Hint:
when the ignition switch is at on and the srs warning
light remains on or flashes, the ...


