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:
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
carry out troubleshooting in accordance with the procedures on the following
page. Here, only the basic
procedures are shown. Details are provided in the diagnostics section, showing
the most effective methods
for each circuit. Confirm the troubleshooting procedures first for the releva ...
Precaution
Caution:
replace the faulty parts of the seat belt systems (outer belt, inner belt,
bolts, nuts, adjustable shoulder
anchor, tether anchor hardware, sill–bar, etc.).
Seat belt systems not in use at the time of a collision should also be inspected
and replaced if found
to be damaged or wo ...
Circuit description
The actuator motor is operated by signals from the cruise control ecu assy.
Acceleration and deceleration
signals are transmitted by changes in the duty ratio (see below).
Duty ratio:
the duty ratio is the ratio of the period of continuity in one cycle. For
example, if a is the period of co ...


