For the 15,000 mile maintenance there is one item listed that I can't make sense of: Tighten drive shaft bolt (Corolla and Corolla Matrix)
Does anyone know what bolt they are referring to? I looked over the 2005 Corolla service manuals and I can't find anything referred to as a "drive shaft bolt." If there really isn't such a component then why pay $150 for an oil change and tire rotation?
I have owned a lot of toyotas. there is no drive shaft in the toyota Corolla. Its FWD, and it may have small drive shafts to the front wheels. My advice is to find any bolts on the "drive shafts" and tighten them. Combined with a $10 oil change (via autozone, or walmart, for oil and filter), you can't go wrong. If it is really a serious problem, they should issue a recall. For now, don't worry about it. Enjoy your corolla.
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2006 Corolla XRS
2004 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5
For the 15,000 mile maintenance there is one item listed that I can't make sense of: Tighten drive shaft bolt (Corolla and Corolla Matrix)
Does anyone know what bolt they are referring to? I looked over the 2005 Corolla service manuals and I can't find anything referred to as a "drive shaft bolt." If there really isn't such a component then why pay $150 for an oil change and tire rotation?
Thanks!!
Let me know what you find out. BTW how do you like your corolla so far?
I have owned a lot of toyotas. there is no drive shaft in the toyota Corolla. Its FWD, and it may have small drive shafts to the front wheels. My advice is to find any bolts on the "drive shafts" and tighten them. Combined with a $10 oil change (via autozone, or walmart, for oil and filter), you can't go wrong. If it is really a serious problem, they should issue a recall. For now, don't worry about it. Enjoy your corolla.
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2006 Corolla XRS
2004 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5
Hi,
I didn't think there were any "drive shaft bolts." I was trying to find out some reason for it being listed in the 15k maintenance (and the $150 price). We love the Corolla and our timing, buying it, couldn't have been any better. We got it in January before the gas prices went insane. We get about 28-30 mpg city and 40 highway. The Corolla is the wife's car. I have a 2005 Prerunner. I opted for the 4 cylinder and am glad I did (20-22 city, 27 hwy). I had a 97 Tacoma before with a 4 and it was a pretty good truck - no repairs at all!
I didn't realize PreRunner 4-cyl/manual gets same MPG as 2WD.
I always thought with taller stance and larger tires there will be some tradeoff.
Hi,
If both the standard and Prerunner were going the same speed I'm sure that the standard (lower) truck would get better mileage. I drive a bit slower than I used to (getting old I guess). If I hold it down to 65 I'll get about 28 and at 75 it gets about 25 or so. With a taller vehicle a lot of factors can come in to play. A headwind can easily make a big difference. My 97 Taco was a standard 2WD with the 2.4. It could never get better than about 25 Hwy.
For the 15,000 mile maintenance there is one item listed that I can't make sense of: Tighten drive shaft bolt (Corolla and Corolla Matrix)
Does anyone know what bolt they are referring to? I looked over the 2005 Corolla service manuals and I can't find anything referred to as a "drive shaft bolt." If there really isn't such a component then why pay $150 for an oil change and tire rotation?
Thanks!!
The drive shaft bolt they are referring to is the CV axle bolt (driver and passenger side) on your front wheels, since all corolla and matrix are front wheel d rive. I think the torque value is 85 FT-LBS. You will need a torque wrench with at least 150 FT lbs rating. Call the service manager of toyota dealership,they will provide you with the exact torque value.
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If I understand correctly, you are referring to the nuts on the axle ends? Don't those use a crimp nut now? They used to use nuts with cotter pins but I think the newer ones all use a crimp nut. I guess they must replace these whenever they check the torque...
What Bolt? 2005 Corolla
rive. I think the torque value is 85 FT-LBS. You will need a torque wrench with at least 150 FT lbs rating. Call the service manager of toyota dealership,they will provide you with the exact torque value.
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