Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Tire & wheel
Toyota Corolla (E120): Tire & wheel
Wheel and tire system
Inspection
1. Inspect tire
- check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold tire inflation pressure:


- Using a dial indicator, check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 3.0 Mm (0.118 In.) Or less
2. Rotate tire

Hint
: see the illustration for where to rotate each tire when you include the spare tire in the rotation and when you do not.
3. Inspect wheel balance

- Check and adjust the off–the–car balance.
- if necessary, check and adjust the on–the–car balance.
Imbalance after adjustment: 8.0 G (0.018 Lb) or less
4. Inspect bearing backlash
5. Inspect axle hub deviation
Other materials:
Inside vehicle
General maintenance
Performing these maintenance checks on the vehicle in the owner’s
responsibility. The owner may
perform the maintenance or take the vehicle to a service center.
Check the parts of the vehicle described below on a daily basis. In most cases,
special tool are not
requir ...
Catalyst monitor (o2s type)
Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
mil is off.
Engine coolant temperature (ect) is 176°f (80 °C) or greater.
Intake air temperature (iat) is 14°f (–10 °C) or greater.*
Notice:
* 2002 and later my vehicles:
the readiness test can be completed in cold ambient c ...
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.
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