Toyota Corolla (E120): Engine
On–vehicle inspection
Hint
: inspect these items on a cooled down engine.
1. Inspect drive belt
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Inspect air filter

- Remove the air filter.
- visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged,
dirty or oily.
Peplace the air filter if necessary.
- clean the filter with compressed air.
First blow from the inside of the filter thoroughly then repeat from the outside.
- reinstall the air filter.
4. Replace air filter
- replace the air filter with a new one.
5. Replace engine oil and oil filter
6. Replace engine coolant
7. Inspect gasket in fuel tank cap
8. Inspect fuel lines and connections, fuel tank vapor vent system hoses and fuel tank bands
- visually check the fuel lines for cracks, leakage, loose connections, deformation and tank band looseness.
9. Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings
- visually check the pipes, hangers and connections for severe corrosion, leaks and damage.
10. Inspect valve clearance
Other materials:
Diagnosis system
Description
when troubleshooting obd ii vehicles, the only difference
from the usual troubleshooting procedure
is that you need to connect an obd ii scan tool complying
with sae j1987 or a hand–held tester to the
vehicle, and read off various data output from the
vehicle†...
Shift position uses
*: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for
driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for
normal driving.
■Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
mph (km ...
Overhaul
Hint:
overhaul the rh side by the same procedures with lh side.
1. Remove rear wheel
2. Drain brake fluid
Notice:
wash the brake fluid off immediately if it comes into contact with any painted
surface.
3. Remove rear brake drum sub–assy
Release the parking brake lever, and remove t ...


