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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 236 (WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES)TACOMAPROCEDURESFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (4WD & PRE RUNNER)
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Front Wheel Alignment (4WD & Pre Runner)

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Front Wheel Alignment (4WD & Pre Runner)
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NOTE: Pre runner is the model described below.
  1. RZN191L-TRPDKAB
  2. RZN196L-CRPDKAB
  3. RZN196L-PRPDKAB
  4. VZN195L-CRPDKAB
  5. VZN195L-PRPDKAB
Model identifiers are called out in Wheel Alignment Specifications (Tacoma)  table.
  1. Measure vehicle height  (See Wheel Alignment Specifications (Tacoma)  table).

    Measuring points

    1. Ground clearance of spindle center. See Fig 1.
      2. Fig 1: Identifying Measuring Points A-D
      G01075206Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Ground clearance of front adjusting cam 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.
  2. Install camber/caster/kingpin gauge or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester  .
    1. Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
  3. Inspect camber, caster & steering axis inclination  (See Wheel Alignment Specifications (Tacoma)  table).
  4. Adjust camber and caster  .
    1. Loosen the front and/or rear adjusting cam nuts.
      Fig 2: Locating Camber & Caster Adjusting Cams
      G01075208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Adjust the camber and caster by front and/or rear adjusting cams (See Fig 4 and Fig 5 ).
      Fig 3: Adjusting Camber & Caster
      G01075209Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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