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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 323 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONLOWER CONTROL ARMINSTALLATION
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Lower Control Arm: Installation
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
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- Shift power steering gear rearward, and install lower control arm with 2 cams, bolts and cam plates. Align reference marks and torque bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Reconnect lower ball joint to lower suspension arm. Install nut and NEW cotter pin. Reconnect shock absorber and stabilizer bar link to lower control arm.
- Install power steering gear. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . See Fig 1. Reconnect right and left tie rod ends to lower ball joint with nuts and new cotter pins.
- Install wheels. Tighten all remaining nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower vehicle. Check front wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES .
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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.