Toyota Corolla (E120): Chassis
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect steering linkage
- check the steering wheel freeplay .
- check the steering linkage for looseness or damage.
- Check that the tie rod ends do not have excessive play.
- Check that the dust seals and boots are not damaged.
- Check that the boot clamps are not loose.
2. Inspect steering gear housing oil
- check the steering gear housing for oil leakage.
If oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
3. Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- inspect the ball joints for excessive looseness.
- Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180 to 200 mm (7.09 To 7.87 In.) Under the front tires.
- Lower the vehicle until the front coil spring has about half its ordinary load. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
- Check that the front wheels are pointing straight ahead. Use chocks.
- Using a lever, pry up the end of the lower arm. Check the amount
of play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play: 0 mm (0 in.) If there is any play, replace the ball joint.
- check the dust cover for damage.
4. Inspect drive shaft boots
- check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, grease leakage, kink or damage.
5. Check transaxle oil (fluid)
- visually check the transaxle for oil (fluid) leakage.
If oil is leaking, find the cause and repair it.
6. Rotate tires
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How to proceed with troubleshooting
1 Vehicle brought to workshop
2 Customer problem analysis
3 Problem symptom confirmation
4 Circuit inspection
5 Repair or replace
6 Confirmation test
7 End
Customer problem analysis check
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Installing child restraints using a seat belt
■ Rear-facing - Infant seat/convertible seat
1 Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.
2 Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into
the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
3 Fully extend the shou ...
On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect w/receiver condenser assy
if a fin of the w/receiver condenser assy is dirty, clean it with
water and dry it with compressor air.
Notice:
do not damage the fin of the w/receiver condenser assy.
if a fin of the w/receiver condenser assy is bent, make it
straig ...