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.)
Other materials:
Meter display
■ Locations of gauges and meters
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of
the vehicle.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40ºF (-40ºC) to 140ºF
(60ºC)
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Headlight aim (vehicles
with front side
marker lights [bulb
type] )
Vertical movement adjusting
bolts
Adjustment bolt A
Adjustment bolt B
Before checking the headlight
aim
Make sure the vehicle has a
full tank of gasoline and the
area around the headlight is
not deformed.
Park the vehicle on level
ground.
Make sure the tire inflation
pressure is at the ...
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (except vehicles with a manual transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent accidental operation
of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency ...


