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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 323 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONFRONT WHEEL BEARINGREASSEMBLY
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Front Wheel Bearing: Reassembly
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Reassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Tundra, 2003 Toyota Tundra, and 2002 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using Special Tool (09527-17011, 09950-60020, 09951-00910) and a press, install a new bearing to the steering knuckle. Using snap ring pliers, install a new snap ring. See Fig 1.
- Using Special Tool (09223-15030, 09527-17011) and a plastic hammer, install a new oil seal (outside). Coat oil seal lip with MP grease.
- Install the dust cover to the steering knuckle with the 4 bolts. Torque to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Using Special Tool (09649-17010) and a press, install the axle hub to the steering knuckle.
- Install the bearing spacer and ABS speed sensor rotor (w/ ABS) or spacer (w/o ABS).NOTE: Take care not to scratch the serration of the speed sensor rotor.
- On 2WD models, install new lock nut. Using Special Tool (09318-12010), install and torque a new lock nut to the axle hub, . See Fig 1. Torque to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Using a chisel and hammer, stake the lock nut.
- On 4WD models, install bearing spacer. Using Special Tool (09950-60010, 09951-00650, 09950-70010, 09951-07150) and a press, install the bearing spacer. See Figure and Fig 1 .
- On 2WD models, install grease cap. See Fig 1.
- On 4WD models, install new oil seal. See Fig 1. Using Special Tool (09527-17011) and a plastic hammer, install a new oil seal (inside). Coat oil seal lip with MP grease.
- Install hub and knuckle. See installation under HUB & KNUCKLE .
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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.