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:
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a smart key system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that
the warning message and light go off.
■Warning buzzer ...
Front differential oil seal (atm)
Replacement
1. Remove front wheels
2. Remove engine under cover rh
3. Remove engine under cover lh
4. Drain automatic transaxle fluid
remove the drain plug, gasket and drain atf.
install a new gasket and drain plug.
Torque: 17.5 Nvm (178 Kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
5. Remove fron ...
Replacement
1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system
turn the a/c switch on.
operating the cooler compressor at the engine rpm of approx. 1000
For 5 to 6 min., Circulate the refrigerant
and collect compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler
compressor as much ...


