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.)
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Shift position uses
*: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for
driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for
normal driving.
■Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
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Overhaul
1. Remove speedometer drive (mtm) gear
Remove the speedometer drive (mtm) gear from the front
differential case.
2. Remove front differential ring gear
Place matchmarks on the front differential ring gear and
front differential case.
Remove the 8 bolts. Using a hamme ...
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.
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