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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 236 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES)RAV4SPECIFICATIONS
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Section 236 (Wheel Alignment Specifications & Adjustment Procedures): RAV4: Specifications
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Specifications
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Wheel Alignment Specifications (RAV4 - Except EV Model)
| Tire and wheel | Cold tire inflation pressure | 200 kPa (2.0 kgf.cm or bar, 29 psi) | ||
| Wheel balance | Imbalance after adjustment | 8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less | ||
| Front wheel alignment | Front vehicle height | |||
| 2WD | 225 mm (8.86 in.) | |||
| 4WD | Tire size: 215/70R16 | 235 mm (9.25 in.) | ||
| Tire size: 235/60R16 | 228 mm (8.98 in.) | |||
| Rear vehicle height | ||||
| 2WD | 357 mm (14.06 in.) | |||
| 4WD | Tire size:215/70R16 | 366 mm (14.41 in.) | ||
| Tire size: 235/60R16 | 359 mm (14.13 in.] | |||
| Camber | ||||
| 2WD | -0°25' ± 45' (-0.42' ± 0.75°) | |||
| 4WD | -0°20' ± 45' (-0.33° ± 0.75°) | |||
| Left - right error | 45' (0.75°) or less | |||
| Caster | ||||
| 2WD | 2°00' ± 45' (2.00° ± 0.75°) | |||
| 4WD | 1°55' ± 45' (1.92° ± 0.75°) | |||
| Left - right error | 45' (0.75°) or less | |||
| Steering axis inclination | ||||
| 2WD | 11°00' ± 45' (11.00° ± 0.75°) | |||
| 4WD | 10°45' ± 45' (10.75° ± 0.75°) | |||
| Left - right error | 45' (0.75°) or less | |||
| Toe-in (total) | ||||
| 2WD | 0°00' ± 10' (0° ± 0.16°, 0 ± 2 mm, 0 ± 0.08 in.) | |||
| 4WD | Tire size: 215/70R16 | 0°05' ± 10' (0.08° ± 0.16°, 1 ± 2 mm, 0.04 ± 0.08 in.) | ||
| Tire size:235/60R16 | 0°05' ± 10' (0.08° ± 0.17°, 1 ± 2 mm, 0.04 ± 0.08 in.) | |||
| Tie rod end length difference | 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less | |||
| Wheel angle | ||||
| Inside | 35° ± 2° | |||
| Outside (Reference) | 2WD | 30° | ||
| 4WD | 31° | |||
| Rear wheel alignment | Camber | |||
| 2WD | -1°15' ± 45' (-1.25° ± 0.75°) | |||
| 4WD | Tire size: 215/70R16 | -0°55' ± 45' (-0.92° ± 0.75°) | ||
| Tire size: 235/70R16 | -0°50' ± 45' (-0.83° ± 0.75°) | |||
| Left-right error | 45' (0.75°) or less | |||
| Toe-in (total) | ||||
| 2WD | 0°19' ± 10' (0.32° ± 0.16°, 4 ± 2 mm, 0.16 ± 0.08 in.) | |||
| 4WD | Tire size: 215/70R16 | 0°14' ± 10' (0.24° ± 0.16°, 3 ± 2 mm, 0.12 ± 0.08 in.) | ||
| Tire size: 235/60R16 | 0°15' ± 10' (0.25° ± 0.17°, 3 ± 2 mm, 0.12 ± 0.08 in.) | |||
| Lower suspension arm length difference | 1.0 mm (0.040 in.) or less | |||
| Front axle | Bearing backlash | 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.) | ||
| Axle hub deviation | 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.) | |||
| Front axle Front drive shaft | Standard length | |||
| 2WD | RH | 858.5 ± 5.0 mm (33.80 ± 0.197 in.) | ||
| LH | 585.4 ± 5.0 mm (23.00 ± 0.197 in.) | |||
| 4WD | RH | 920.5 ± 5.0 mm (36.24 ± 0.197 in.) | ||
| LH | 520.5 ± 5.0 mm (20.47 ± 0.197 in.) | |||
| Front lower ball joint | Ball joint turning torque | 1.0 - 4.9 N.m (10-50 kgf.cm, 9-43 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.