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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 236 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES)HIGHLANDERPROCEDURESREAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Rear Wheel Alignment

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Rear Wheel Alignment

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Inspect tire (see INSPECT TIRE ) .
Measure vehicle height (see MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT ) .
NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
Inspect toe-in .

Fig 1: Identifying Toe-In Measurements
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
1. Toe-in:
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Toe-In Specifications
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  If the toe-in is not within the specified value, inspect and replace the suspension parts as necessary.
Adjust toe-in (2WD drive type) .
1. Measure the lengths of the right and left No. 2 lower suspension arms.
  
  Fig 3: Measuring Lower Suspension Arm Length
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference: 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) or less
  
  If the left-right difference is larger than 1.0 mm (0.04 in.), adjust it by following the procedures below.
2. Loosen the lock nuts.
  
  Fig 4: Adjusting Lower Suspension Arm Lengths
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Turn the right and left adjusting tube by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.
  NOTE:
  - Try to adjust the toe-in to the center value.
  - One turn of the each adjusting tube will adjust the toe-in by about 67' (1°11', 11.1 mm, 0.437 in.).
4. Torque the lock nut.
  1. Torque: 56 N.m (570 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)
Adjust toe-in (4WD drive type) .
1. Measure the distance between each wheel disc and corner of the toe-adjusting cam then confirm that left and right distances are the same.
  1. No. 2 lower suspension arm length difference: 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) or less
  If the left-right difference is larger than 1.0 mm (0.04 in.), adjust it by following the procedures below.
2. Turn the toe-adjusting cam by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.
  
  Fig 5: Using Adjusting Cam To Adjust Toe
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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