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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 327 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTABILIZER BARINSTALLATION

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Stabilizer Bar: Installation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install front stabilizer bar bushing No. 1 to the inner side of the bushing stopper on the stabilizer bar. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Bar Bushing
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Install front stabilizer bar.
Install rack and pinion power steering gear assembly. Install steering intermediate shaft assembly. Install pressure feed tube assembly. Install steering gear outlet return tube. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING.
Install the tie rod end to steering knuckle with the nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install a new cotter pin.
Install 2 front stabilizer No. 1 brackets with 2 bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

NOTE: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6-mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.

Install the stabilizer bar link assembly with 2 nuts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install front wheel. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Inspect and adjust 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.