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:
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with
information on uniform tire quality grading.
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Overhaul
Notice:
when using a vise, do not over tighten.
When installing, coat the parts indicated by the arrows with power
steering fluid .
1. Remove front wheel rh
2. Drain power steering fluid
3. Remove engine under cover rh
4. Remove fan and generator v belt
5. Disconnect oil reservoir to ...
Overhaul
Hint: components:
1. Remove rear wheel
2. Remove spare wheel cover assy
3. Remove rear floor finish plate
4. Remove luggage compartment trim cover inner lh
5. Remove rear shock absorber with coil spring
Support the rear axle beam with jack.
Remove the 2 nuts and bolt.
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