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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGMANUAL STEERINGPOWER STEERING (SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS)SERVICE DATA
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Service Data
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Service Data
SERVICE DATA POWER STEERING
| Component | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Steering Fluid | ||
| Fluid Level Rise Maximum | 5 mm (0.20 In.) | |
| Fluid Pressure At Idle Speed With Valve Closed | 7,300 - 7,800 Kpa (75 - 80 Kgf/cm2 , 1,067 - 1,138 Psi) | |
| Steering Wheel | ||
| Steering Effort At Idle Speed (Reference) | 6N.M (60Kgf/cm,53In.lbf) | |
| Power Steering Vane Pump | ||
| Vane Pump Rotating Torque | 0.27 N.m (2.8 Kgf.cm, 2.4 In.lbf) Or Less | |
| Vane Pump Shaft And Vane Pump Housing Oil Clearance | 0.021 - 0.043 mm (0.0008 - 0.0017 In.) | |
| Vane Pump Shaft And Vane Pump Housing Oil Clearance Std Maximum | 0.07 mm (0.0028 In.) | |
| Vane Plate Height Minimum | 7.6 mm (0.299 In.) | |
| Vane Plate Thickness Minimum | 1.405 mm (0.0553 In.) | |
| Vane Plate Length Minimum | 11.993 mm (0.4722 In.) | |
| Clearance Between The Rotor Groove And Plate Maximum | 0.03 mm (0.0012 In.) | |
| Spring Free Length Minimum | 36.9 mm (1.453 In.) | |
| Power Steering Gear | ||
| Steering Rack Runout Maximum | 0.1 mm (0.004 In.) | |
| Total Preload (Tie Rod Rotating Torque) (Turning) | 0.49 - 3.43 N.m (5.0 - 35 Kgf.cm, 4.34 - 30.38 In.lbf) | |
| Total Preload (Control Valve Rotating Torque) (Turning) | 1.0- 1.8 N.m (10- 18 Kgf.cm, 8.6- 15.7 In.lbf) | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.