Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Diagnostics / Electronic controlled automatic transaxle / Manual shifting test
Toyota Corolla (E120): Manual shifting test
1. Perform manual shifting test
Hint
: by this test, it can be determined whether the trouble is within the electrical circuit or is a mechanical problem in the transaxle.

- Disconnect the transmission wire connector.
- inspect the manual driving operation.
Check that the shift and gear positions correspond to the table below.
While driving, shift through the l, 2 and d positions.
Check that the gear change corresponds to the shift position.

Hint
: if the gear positions of the l, 2 and d are difficult to distinguish, do the following road test.
If any abnormality is found in the above test, the problem is in the transaxle itself.
- Connect the transmission wire connector.
- clear the dtc
Other materials:
Circuit description
A flat type knock sensor (non–resonant type) has the structure that can
detect the vibration in a wider band
of frequency from about 6 khz to 15 khz and has the following features.
Knock sensors are fitted on the cylinder block to detect the engine knocking.
The sensor contains a piezoele ...
Front differential oil seal (atm)
Replacement
1. Remove front wheels
2. Remove engine under cover rh
3. Remove engine under cover lh
4. Drain automatic transaxle fluid
remove the drain plug, gasket and drain atf.
install a new gasket and drain plug.
Torque: 17.5 Nvm (178 Kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
5. Remove fron ...
Timing gear cover oil seal
Replacement
1. Remove engine under cover rh
2. Remove front wheel rh
3. Remove fan and generator v belt
Turn the v–ribbed belt tensioner slowly clockwise and
loosen it. Then, remove the fan and generator belt v and
put back the v–ribbed belt tensioner little by little and fix
it ...


