Everything in this 1990 Toyota Corolla factory service and repair manual is pinned to one build year and to the 1.6L four that came in it (4A-FE or 4A-GE), so each clearance, torque figure and adjustment sequence you work to is what Toyota specified for this car instead of a number that only comes close.
Engines
- 1.6L l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base, Automatic
- Base, Standard, C50
- Base, Standard, C52
- DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic
- DX, 4D Sedan, Standard
- DX, 4D Sedan, Standard, C50
- DX, 4D Sedan, Standard, C52
- DX, 4D Wagon, Automatic
- DX, 4D Wagon, Standard
- DX, 4D Wagon, Standard, C50
- DX, 4D Wagon, Standard, C52
- GT-S, C50
- GT-S, C52
- LE, Automatic
- LE, Standard, C50
- LE, Standard, C52
- SR5, 2D Coupe, Automatic
- SR5, 2D Coupe, Standard, C50
- SR5, 2D Coupe, Standard, C52
- SR5, 4D Wagon
Known issues on the 1990 Corolla. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it falls under suspension: Ride Control recalled certain front strut mounts branded as Gabriel Ride Control or ArvinMeritor, part numbers 142435, 142193, 142305 and 142303, sold as replacement equipment for these vehicles. The absence of the weld can allow the strut to come out of its mounting position. Owners have logged 31 complaints for this model year, and Toyota has issued 11 technical service bulletins.
From tracing a front-end noise back to the strut mounts to a routine service on the 1.6L four, it holds you to Toyota's own procedure and the correct specification for your particular 1990 Corolla.
RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS R
THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITION
RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAR
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2023 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custom
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Replacement vin plates.
TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1979 ? 2021 model year vehicles may be available provided the re
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01, PG007-07, PG006-01, PG004-97, T-SB-0144-08, and T-SB-0304-17. The af
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed ver
Showing the 8 most recent of 27 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
WHEN REAR ENDED THE DRIVER'S SEATBACK BROKE AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. *AK
FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 1:00, SPEED 35 MPH, LAP/SHOULDER ON DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT RETRACT. TT
CONSUMER WAS SLOWING VEHICLE DOWN, THEN SUDDENLY COULDN'T STEER THE VEHICLE, LOST CONTROL AND VEHICLE JUST WANDERED ALL
CONSUMER NOT HAPPY WITH SERVICE. *NM THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A CUSTOM HANGAR FOR HER MUFFLER. THE CONSUMER FELT LIKE T
GOODYEAR TIRES CUP/WEAR EXTENSIVELY. *DSH
Showing the 5 most serious of 30 complaints filed with NHTSA.
