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:
Before driving
Observe the following
before starting off in the
vehicle to ensure safety of
driving.
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed
specifically for vehicles of the
same model and model year as
your vehicle. Fix them securely
in place onto the carpet.
1. Insert the retaining hooks
(clips) into the floor ma ...
Engine
On–vehicle inspection
Hint:
inspect these items on a cooled down engine.
1. Inspect drive belt
2. Replace spark plugs
3. Inspect air filter
Remove the air filter.
visually check that the air filter is not excessively damaged,
dirty or oily.
Peplace the air filter if nece ...
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 ...


