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
Other materials:
Driving mode select switch
The driving modes can be
selected to suit driving condition.
Selecting a drive mode
Operate the driving mode select
switch forward or backward to select
the desired driving mode on the
multi-information display.
Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
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Cassette tape cannot be ejected
Wiring diagram
Wiring diagram
1 Check if radio auto–search functions properly
Check if the radio auto–search function properly.
Perform the auto–research of the radio and check that the
operation is normal.
Standard: malfunction disappear.
2 Press ”eject” and ...
Circuit description
The vehicle speed sensor circuit is sent to cruise control ecu assy as a
vehicle speed signal. For each rotation
of the shaft, the vehicle speed sensor sends a signal through the combination
meter assembly to the
cruise control ecu assy (see the following chart). The cruise control ecu assy
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