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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 331 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLYREASSEMBLY
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Shock Absorber Assembly: Reassembly
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Reassembly
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.
- Insert the rear coil spring into the shock absorber assembly.NOTE: Fit the lower end of the coil spring into the gap of the spring lower seat.
- Install rear shock absorber cushion washer No. 1, rear suspension support, rear spring front bracket sub-assembly, rear suspension support assembly, upper rear coil spring insulator, rear spring bumper No. 1 and rear coil spring.
- Position the rear spring front bracket sub-assembly with rear coil spring insulator. See Fig 1. Install the rear suspension support and rear shock absorber cushion washer No. 1. See Figure and Figure . Temporarily tighten a new center nut. Remove the SST. Recheck the direction of the rear spring front bracket sub-assembly. Use a 6-mm hexagon wrench to hold the piston rod and tighten the nut. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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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.