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:
Speedometer sensor (atm)
Replacement
1. Remove air cleaner case
2. Remove air cleaner hose no.1
3. Remove speedometer sensor
disconnect the connector.
remove the bolt and speedometer sensor assembly.
remove the clip and driven gear from the speedometer
sensor.
4. Install speedometer sensor
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Side mudguard sub–assy lh
Replacement
Hint:
use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
1. Remove side mudguard sub–assy lh
Using a clip remover, remove the 8 retainers and 9 clips.
using a moulding remover, remove the mudguard.
2. Install side mudguard sub–assy lh
Install the mudgu ...
Disposal
1. Dispose shock absorber assy rear lh
Fully extend the shock absorber rod.
using a drill, make a hole in the cylinder as shown in the
illustration to discharge the gas inside.
Caution:
when drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.
The gas is colorless, odorless and no ...


