Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 261 (ENGINE MECHANICAL)ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSCAMSHAFT
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Engine Specifications: Camshaft
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Camshaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAMSHAFT
| Application | In. (mm) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| End Play | ||||||
| Exhaust | ||||||
| Standard | .0016-.0035 (.040-.089) | |||||
| Maximum | .0047 (.119) | |||||
| Intake | ||||||
| Standard | .0024-.0039 (.061-.099) | |||||
| Maximum | .0051 (.130) | |||||
| Journal Diameter | ||||||
| Exhaust Camshaft | ||||||
| All Journals | 1.0612-1.0618 (26.954-26.970) | |||||
| Intake Camshaft | ||||||
| Timing Tube (1) | 1.2198-1.2205 (30.983-31.001) | |||||
| All Other Journals | 1.0612-1.0618 (26.954-26.970) | |||||
| Journal Runout | .0031 (.079) | |||||
| Lobe Height | ||||||
| Intake | ||||||
| Standard | 1.6776-1.6815 (42.611-42.710) | |||||
| Minimum | 1.6717 (42.461) | |||||
| Exhaust | ||||||
| Standard | 1.6783-1.6823 (41.629-42.730) | |||||
| Minimum | 1.6724 (42.479) | |||||
| Oil Clearance | ||||||
| Camshaft | ||||||
| Standard | .0012-.0026 (.030-.066) | |||||
| Maximum | .0039 (.099) | |||||
| Timing Tube Green Mark | ||||||
| Standard | .0014-.0020 (.036-.051) | |||||
| Maximum | .0033 (.084) | |||||
| Timing Tube Red Mark | ||||||
| Standard | .0015-.0020 (.038-.051) | |||||
| Maximum | .0033 (.084) | |||||
| Gear Backlash | ||||||
| Standard | .0008-.0079 (.020-.201) | |||||
| Wear Limit | .0118 (.300) | |||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.