Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Steering column / Steering system / On–vehicle inspection
Toyota Corolla (E120): On–vehicle inspection
1. Check steering wheel freeplay

- Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
- rock the steering wheel gently up and down by your
hand, check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 In.)
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How to proceed with troubleshooting
1 Vehicle brought to workshop
2 Customer problem analysis
3 Check and clear dtcs and freeze frame data
4 Problem symptom confirmation
Symptom does not occur: go to
step 5
Symptom occurs: go to step 6
5 Symptom simulation
6 Dtc check
There is no
output: go to step 7
There is outp ...
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following
symptoms, your
vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Contact
your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven
tire wear
...
Disposal
1. Dispose shock absorber assy front lh
fully extend the shock absorber piston rod.
using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in the
illustration to discharge the gas inside.
Caution:
when drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.
The gas is colorless, o ...


