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

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Front Wheel Alignment

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Front Wheel Alignment

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Measure vehicle height .
1. Vehicle height:
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Height Specifications
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  ^* 1: Front measuring point
  
  Measure the distance from the ground to the head center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
  
  ^* 2: Rear measuring point
  
  Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the rear axle beam mounting bolt.
  
  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.
Install camber/caster/kingpin gauge or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester .
1. Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
Inspect camber, caster and steering axis inclination .
1. Camber, caster and steering axis inclination:
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Camber, Caster & Steering Axis Inclination Specifications
  Courtesy 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.
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.
  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: Using Shock Absorber To Adjust Camber
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
6. Tighten the nuts.
  1. Torque: 153 N.m (1,560 kgf.cm, 113 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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