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:
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
■ Driving
1. With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D.
2. Release the parking brake.
If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parking brake will be
released automatically.
3. Gradually re ...
Diagnostic trouble code chart
The inspection procedures are shown in the table below. This table allows
efficient and accurate troubleshooting
using the diagnostic trouble codes displayed in the diagnostic trouble code
chart. Proceed with
troubleshooting in accordance with the inspection procedures listed in the
diagnost ...
Overhaul
Hint: components:
1. Drain manual transaxle oil (m/t transaxle)
torque: 39.2 Nvm (400 Kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf)
2. Drain automatic transaxle fluid (a/t transaxle)
torque: 17.5 Nvm (178 Kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf)
3. Remove front wheel
4. Remove engine under cover lh
5. Remove front axle hub lh nut
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