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:
Inspection procedure
1 Check p/t squib(lh) circuit(airbag sensor assy center – front seat
outer belt assy lh)
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least for 90 seconds.
disconnect the connectors between the airbag sensor
assy center and the seat belt pretensio ...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and keep
it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water.
Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
● Remove l ...
Replacement
Hint: components:
1. Remove rear wheel
2. Remove rear brake drum sub–assy
3. Disconnect skid control sensor wire (w/ abs)
4. Remove rear axle hub & bearing assy lh
Remove the 4 bolts and hub & bearing assy lh.
5. Install rear axle hub & bearing assy lh
Install t ...


