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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 236 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES)TACOMAPROCEDURESFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (2WD)

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Front Wheel Alignment (2WD)

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Front Wheel Alignment (2WD)

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Measure vehicle height (see Wheel Alignment Specifications (Tacoma) table) .
1. Measuring points:
  1. Ground clearance of spindle center. See Fig 1.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Measuring Points A-D
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  2. Ground clearance of lower suspension arm bolt center.
  3. Ground clearance of rear axle shaft center.
  4. Ground clearance of leaf spring front hanger pin bolt center.
  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 (see Wheel Alignment Specifications (Tacoma) table .
1. If the steering axis inclination is not within the specified value, after the camber and caster have been correctly adjusted, recheck the steering knuckle and front wheel for bearing or looseness.
Adjust camber and caster .
1. Loosen the upper suspension arm set bolts.
2. Adjust the camber and caster by adding or removing shims. See Fig 4.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Camber & Caster Adjusting Shims
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