Toyota Corolla (E120): Chassis
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect steering linkage
- check the steering wheel freeplay .
- check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
- Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
- Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
- Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
2. Inspect steering gear housing oil
- check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
If oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
3. Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
- Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm (7.09 To 7.87 In.) Under the front tires.
- Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has about half its ordinary load. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
- Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use chocks.
- Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm. Check the amount
of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0 mm (0 in.) If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
- check the dust cover for damage.
4. Inspect drive shaft boots
- check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, grease leakage, kink or damage.
5. Check transaxle oil (fluid)
- visually check the transaxle for oil (fluid) leakage.
If oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
6. Rotate tires
Other materials:
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate
that your vehicle is overheating.
The engine coolant temperature
gauge is in the red zone or a loss
of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the
vehicle speed does not
increase.)
"Engine Coolant Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place See
Owner's Manual" is shown
on ...
Radio broadcast cannot be received (bad reception)
Inspection procedure
1 Check if radio auto–search functions properly
Check if the radio auto–search functions properly.
Perform the auto–search of the radio and check that it functions
normally.
Standard: the radio auto–search functions properly.
2 Check optional ...
Overhaul
Notice:
when using a vise, do not over tighten.
When installing, coat the parts indicated by the arrows with power
steering fluid .
1. Remove front wheel rh
2. Drain power steering fluid
3. Remove engine under cover rh
4. Remove fan and generator v belt
5. Disconnect oil reservoir to ...