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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Inspection procedure
Hint
Advanced timing over
(valve timing is out of specified range)
P0011
Retarded timing over
(valve timing is out of specified range)
P0012
If dtc p0011 or p0012 is displayed, check the vvt system circuit.
Read freeze frame data using the hand–held tester o ...
Valve clearance
Adjustment
1. Remove cylinder head cover no.2
Remove the 2 nuts, 2 clips and cylinder head cover.
2. Disconnect engine wire
Remove the 5 clamps from the 5 clamp brackets.
Disconnect the 4 ignition coil connectors.
Remove the bolt and nut installing the engine wire ...
Overhaul
1. Remove cylinder block water drain cock sub–assy
Remove the cylinder block water drain cock from the cylinder
block.
2. Inspect connecting rod thrust clearance
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while
moving the connecting rod back and forth.
Standard t ...


