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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 494 (ENGINE MECHANICAL)CYLINDER BLOCKREPLACEMENT

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Cylinder Block: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement

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Replace Connecting Rod Bushings
1. Using SST and a press, press out the bushing.
  SST 09222-30010
  
  Fig 1: Pressing Out Bushing
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2. Align the oil holes of a new bushing and the connecting rod.
  
  Fig 2: Aligning Oil Holes Of Bushing & Connecting Rod
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3. Using SST and a press, press in the bushing.
  SST 09222-30010
4. Using a pin hole grinder, hone the bushing to obtain the standard specified clearance between the bushing and piston pin. See INSPECTION .
  
  Fig 3: Honing Connecting Rod
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5. Check the piston pin fit at normal room temperature. Coat the piston pin with engine oil, and push it into the connecting rod with your thumb.
  
  Fig 4: Pushing Piston Pin Into Connecting Rod
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Replace Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
If the rear oil seal is installed to the cylinder block.
1. Using a knife, cut off the oil seal lip.
  
  Fig 5: Cutting Off Oil Seal Lip
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2. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the crankshaft. Tape the screwdriver tip.
3. Apply MP grease to a new oil seal lip.
4. Using SST and a hammer, tap in the oil seal until its surface is flush with the oil seal retainer edge.
  SST 09223-15030, 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
  
  Fig 6: Tapping In Oil Seal
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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.