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:
Body rocker panel moulding lh
Replacement
Hint:
use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
1. Remove body rocker panel moulding lh
Remove the 8 retainers.
using a screwdriver, remove the moulding.
Hint:
tape the screwdriver tip before use.
remove the 7 clips from the moulding.
2. Insta ...
Outside vehicle
General maintenance
Performing these maintenance checks on the vehicle in the owner’s
responsibility. The owner may
perform the maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center.
Check the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. In most cases,
special tool are not
requir ...
Precaution
1. Work precautions
(A) vehicle protection
(1) when welding, cover glass, seats, carpets, etc. With
heat resistant fireploof covers to protect them.
(B) safety
(1) never stand in the path of the chain when using a puller
on the body or frame, and be sure to attach a safety
cable.
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