Toyota Corolla (E140) 2007–2013 Body Repair Manual / Body dimensions / General information
Toyota Corolla (E140): General information
1. Basic dimensions
(a) there are two types of dimensions in the diagram.
(1) (Three-dimensional distance)
- straight-line distance between the centers of two measuring points.

(2) (Two-dimensional distance)
- horizontal distance in forward/rearward direction between the centers of two measuring points.
- The height from an imaginary datum line.

(B) in cases in which only one dimension is given, left and right are symmetrical.
(C) the dimensions in the following drawing indicate actual distance.
Therefore, please use the dimensions as a reference.
(D) the line that connects the places listed below is the imaginary datum line when measuring the height. (The dimensions are printed in the text.)

| Symbol | Name |
| 1 | The place that was lowered a mm from the under surface of the rocker panel centered on the front jack up point. |
| 2 | The place that was lowered b mm from the under surface of the rocker panel centered between 1 and 3. |
| 3 | The place that was lowered c mm from the under surface of the rocker panel centered on the rear jack up point. |
2. Measuring
(a) basically, all measurements are to be done with a tracking gauge. For portions where it is not possible to use a tracking gauge, a tape measure should be used.
(B) use only a tracking gauge that has no looseness in the body, measuring plate, or pointers.

Hint:
- the height of the left and right pointers must be equal.
- Always calibrate the tracking gauge before measuring or after adjusting the pointer height.
- Take care not to drop the tracking gauge or otherwise shock it.
- Confirm that the pointers are securely in the holes.

(C) when using a tape measure, avoid twists and bends in the tape.
Other materials:
Checking the engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the "MAX" and
"MIN" lines on the reservoir
when the engine is cold.
Reservoir
"MAX" line
"MIN" line
If the level is on or below the "MIN"
line, add coolant up to the "MAX"
line.
■Coolant selection
Only use "Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant" or ...
Skid control sensor
Replacement
Hint:
replace the rh side by the same procedure as the lh side.
1. Remove rear wheel
2. Remove rear brake drum sub–assy
3. Disconnect skid control sensor wire
Disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector from
the skid control sensor.
4. Remove rear axle hub & ...
Overhaul
1. Remove cylinder block water drain cock sub–assy
Remove the cylinder block water drain cock from the cylinder
block.
2. Inspect connecting rod thrust clearance
Using a dial indicator, measure the thrust clearance while
moving the connecting rod back and forth.
Standard t ...


