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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Section 429 (Steering System)
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Section 429 (Steering System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Steering System
- Troubleshooting
- Drive Belt
- Power Steering Fluid
- Steering Wheel
- Tilt Steering Column
- Components
- Removal
- Step 1 - Remove Steering Wheel Pad
- Step 2 - Remove Steering Wheel
- Step 3 - Remove Lower No. 1 Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly
- Step 4 - Remove Lower LH Instrument Panel Insert Sub-Assembly
- Step 5 - Remove Clip And No. 2 Heater To Register Duct
- Step 6 - Remove No. 2 Column Lower Cover, Column Upper And Lower Covers
- Step 7 - Remove Combination Switch With Spiral Cable
- Step 8 - Remove Spiral Cable
- Step 10 - Remove Air Cleaner Assembly With Air Cleaner Hose
- Step 11 - Disconnect Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly
- Step 12 - W/Column Shift, Disconnect Transmission Control Cable
- Step 13 - Remove Steering Column Assembly
- Step 14 - Remove Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly And No. 2 Column Hole Cover Sub-Assembly
- Step 15 - Remove Universal Joint Assembly
- Step 16 - W/VSC
- Step 17 - Remove 2 Screws And Speed Control Main Switch Assembly From Steering Wheel
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Reassembly
- Installation
- Step 1 - Install Speed Control Main Switch Assembly With 2 Screws To Steering Wheel
- Step 2 - W/VSC, Install Steering Angle Sensor Adapter And Steering Angle Sensor
- Step 3 - Install Universal Joint Assembly
- Step 4 - Install No. 2 Column Hole Cover Sub-Assembly And Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly
- Step 5 - Install Steering Column Assembly
- Step 6 - Column Shift, Connect Transmission Control Cable
- Step 7 - Connect Intermediate Shaft Sub-Assembly
- Step 8 - Install Air Cleaner Assembly With Air Cleaner Hose
- Step 10 - Install Spiral Cable
- Step 11 - Install Combination Switch With Spiral Cable
- Step 12 - Install No. 2 Column Lower Cover, Column Upper And Lower Covers
- Step 13 - Install No. 2 Heater To Register Duct With Clip
- Step 14 - Install Lower LH Instrument Panel Insert Sub-Assembly
- Step 15 - Install Lower No. 1 Instrument Panel Sub-Assembly
- Step 16 - Center Spiral Cable
- Step 17 - Install Steering Wheel
- Step 18 - Install Steering Wheel Pad
- Step 20 - W/VSC, Perform Steering Angle Sensor Zero Point Calibration
- Power Steering Vane Pump
- Components
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Replacement
- Reassembly
- Installation
- Step 1 - Install Pressure Feed Tube
- Step 2 - Install Oil Pressure Switch
- Step 3 - Install PS Vane Pump Assembly With Presser Feed Tube
- Step 4 - Install Drive Belt
- Step 5 - Connect Pressure Feed Tube
- Step 6 - Connect Return Hose With Clip
- Step 7 - Install Front Fender Apron Seal RH With 2 Bolts
- Step 8 - Bleed Power Steering System
- Power Steering Gear
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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.