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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 236 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES)CELICAPROCEDURESREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Rear Wheel Alignment

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Rear Wheel Alignment
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  1. Measure vehicle height (see step   MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT )  .
  2. Install camber/caster/kingpin gauge or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester  .
    1. Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
  3. Inspect camber  .
    1. Camber:
      Fig 1: Identifying Camber Specifications
      G01056272Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the camber is not within the specified value, after the toe-in is inspected, see step  5 to adjust.

  4. Inspect toe-in  .
      Fig 2: Identifying Toe-in Measurements
      G01056274Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Toe-in:
      Fig 3: Identifying Toe-In Specifications
      G01056273Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the toe-in is not within the specified value, see step  5 to adjust.

  5. Adjust camber and toe-in  .
    1. Measure the distance from the LH lower suspension arm bracket set bolt to the RH axle carrier rear side set bolt as shown in Fig 4.
      Fig 4: Measuring Distance Between Bolts
      G01056275Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Employ the same manner to the RH-LH.
      1. Length difference: 6 mm or less 

        If it exceeds the specified value, adjust it by turning the adjusting cams.

    3. Loosen the upper and lower arm adjusting cam set nuts.
      Fig 5: Loosening Upper & Lower Arm Adjusting Cam Set Nuts
      G01056276Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Adjust the camber and toe-in by turning the adjusting cams.
      NOTE: Try to adjust the camber and toe-in to the center of the specified values.
    5. Torque the upper and lower arm adjusting cam set nuts.
      1. Torque: 74 N.m (755 kgf.cm, 55 ft.lbf) 
  6. How to read adjustment chart (example)  .
    1. Measure the present alignment.
      1. Example: 

        Camber (RH): -0+/-26' (-0.43°) 

        Camber (LH): -1+/-56' (-1.93°) 

        Toe-in (total): IN 7 mm (0.28 in.) 

        Fig 6: Displaying Example Of Adjustment Chart
        G01056277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Mark the difference between the standard value (A) and the measured value (B) on the adjustment chart in Fig 6.
      1. Standard value: 

        Camber:-1°11'(-1.18°) 

        Toe-in (total): IN 3mm (0.12 in.) 

        Formula: A-B = C 

        Camber (RH): -1°11'- (-0°26')= -0°45' 

        Camber (LH): -1°11' -(-1°56')= 0°45' 

        Toe-in (total): IN3 - IN7 = OUT 4 

        Toe-in (each side): OUT 2 

    3. As shown in the example chart in Fig 6, read the distance from the marked point to the origin of the chart, and adjust the upper and/or lower arm adjusting cams accordingly.
      1. Amount to turn adjusting cams (by graduation):

        Upper arm cam (RH): + (Inward) 3.2

        Lower arm cam (RH): + (Inward) 0.8

        Upper arm cam (LH): - (Outward) 2.3

        Lower arm cam (LH): + (Inward) 1.0

      Fig 7: Identifying Upper And/Or Lower Arm Adjusting Cams
      G01056278Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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