Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Drive shaft / propeller shaft / Drive shaft, propeller shaft, axle / On–vehicle inspection
Toyota Corolla (E120): On–vehicle inspection
1. Inspect front axle hub bearing
- remove the front wheel.
- separate the front disc brake caliper assy .
- remove the front disc.
- inspect the bearing backlash.
- Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the
center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 Mm (0.0020 In.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub bearing.
- inspect the axle hub deviation.
- Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.05 Mm (0.0020 In.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the front axle hub sub–assy.
- install the front disc.
- install the front disc brake caliper assy .
- install the front wheel.
Torque: 103 nvm (1,050 Kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. Inspect rear axle hub bearing
- remove the rear wheel.
- remove rear brake drum sub–assy.
- inspect the bearing backlash.
- Set a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub
and check the backlash in the bearing shaft sirection.
Maximum: 0.05 Mm (0.0020 In.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assy.
- Inspect the axle hub deviation.
- Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 Mm (0.0028 In.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub & bearing assy.
- install the rear brake drum sub–assy.
- install the rear wheel.
Torque: 103 nvm (1,050 Kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
Other materials:
Inspection procedure
1 Check security indicator light
Remove the security indicator.
check the indicator light, as shown in the illustration and
table.
Standard:
2 Check wire harness (tvip ecu security indicator)
Disconnect the tvip ecu and security indicator connectors.
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Circuit description
When driving uphill under cruise control, in order to reduce the number of
shifting due to on–off overdrive
operation and to provide smooth driving, when down shifting in the
electronically controlled transmission occurs,
a signal to prevent upshift until the end of the uphill slope is sent ...
Overhaul
Caution:
wear the gloves, because the cutting surface of the seat back frame and seat
adjuster may injure
your hand.
Hint:
tape the screwdriver tip before use when prying parts.
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal
Caution:
wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the battery terminal a ...