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:
Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the lever can use
the windshield wipers or the
washer.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they
may damage the windshield.
Operating the wiper lever
Operating the lever operates
the wipers or washer as follows.
(U.S.A.) or
(Canada)
Intermittent windshield ...
Console box
Slide the lid to the rear most
position. (vehicles with a
slide function)
Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob.
■Slide function (if equipped)
The console box lid can be slid forward or backward.
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the ev ...
Valve clearance
Adjustment
1. Remove cylinder head cover no.2
Remove the 2 nuts, 2 clips and cylinder head cover.
2. Disconnect engine wire
Remove the 5 clamps from the 5 clamp brackets.
Disconnect the 4 ignition coil connectors.
Remove the bolt and nut installing the engine wire ...