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

Front Wheel Alignment

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Front Wheel Alignment
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  1. Measure vehicle height  .
      Fig 1: Measuring Vehicle Height
      G01101198Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Vehicle height:
      2. Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Height Specifications
      G01101197Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.

    If the vehicle height is not the specified value, try to adjust it by pushing down on or lifting the body.

  2. Install camber/caster/kingpin gauge or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester  .
      Fig 3: Installing Camber/Caster/Kingpin Gauge
      G01101199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
  3. Inspect camber, caster and steering axis inclination nest  .
    1. Camber, caster and steering axis inclination:
      Fig 4: Identifying Camber, Caster & Steering Axis Inclination
      G01101200Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specified values, after the camber has been correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.

  4. Adjust camber  .
    NOTE: After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.
    1. Remove the front wheel.
    2. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
        Fig 5: Loosening Lower Shock Absorber
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      1. If reusing the bolts and/or nuts, coat the threads of nuts with engine oil.
    3. Clean the installation surfaces of the shock absorber and the steering knuckle.
    4. Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
    5. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction in which the camber adjustment is required.
      Fig 6: Moving Lower Shock To Adjust Camber
      G01101203Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Tighten the nuts.
      1. Torque: 132 N.m (1,350 kgf.cm, 97 ft.lbf) 
    7. Install the front wheel.
      1. Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 
    8. Check the camber.
      NOTE:
      • Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified value.
      • Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' - 30' (0.1° - 0.5°).

      If the camber is not within the specified value, using the following table, estimate how much additional camber adjustment will be required, and select the camber adjusting bolt.

      NOTE: Tighten the adjusting bolt with a washer and a new nut.
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