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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Section 500 (Front Wheel Alignment): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection

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MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT

Bounce the vehicle.
Measure the front vehicle height.
Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the lower suspension arm front mounting bolt.

Measure the rear vehicle height.

Measure the distance from the ground to the center of the body side No. 1 suspension arm mounting bolt.

Fig 1: Measuring Front & Rear Vehicle Height

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Front vehicle height:

FRONT VEHICLE HEIGHT: IDENTIFICATION

2WD	225 mm (8.86 in.)
4WD Tire size: 215/70R16	235 mm (9.25 in.)
4WD Tire size: 235/60R16	228 mm (8.98 in.)

Rear vehicle height:

REAR VEHICLE HEIGHT: IDENTIFICATION

2WD	357 mm (14.06 in.)
4WD Tire size: 215/70R16	366 mm (14.41 in.)
4WD Tire size: 235/60R16	359 mm (14.13 in.)

INSTALL CAMBER-CASTER-KINGPIN GAUGE AND POSITION VEHICLE ON WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTER
Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.

INSPECT CAMBER, CASTER AND STEERING AXIS INCLINATION

Left-right error: 45' (0.75°) or less

Fig 2: Inspecting Camber, Caster & Steering Axis Inclination

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Camber:

CAMBER:

2WD	-0°25'+/- 45' (-0.42° +/- 0.75°)
4WD	-0°20'+/- 45' (-0.33° +/- 0.75°)

Caster:

CASTER:

2WD	2°00' +/- 45' (2.00° +/- 0.75°)
4WD	1°55' +/- 45' (1.92° +/- 0.75°)

Steering axis inclination:

STEERING AXIS INCLINATION:

2WD	11°00' +/- 45' (11.00° +/- 0.75°)
4WD	10°45' +/- 45' (10.75° +/- 0.75°)

If the caster and steering axis inclination are not within the specification, after the camber has correctly adjusted, recheck the suspension parts for damaged and/or worn out parts.

ADJUST CAMBER
HINT:

After the camber has been adjusted, inspect the toe-in.
1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
3. Coat the threads of the nuts with engine oil.
4. Temporarily install the 2 nuts.
5. Adjust the camber by pushing or pulling the lower side of the shock absorber in the direction where the camber adjustment is required.
6. Tighten the 2 nuts.
  Torque: 143 N.m (1,460 kgf.cm, 105 ft.lbf)
7. Install the front wheel.
  Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)
8. Check the camber.
  HINT:
  - Try to adjust the camber to the center of the specified value.
  - Adjusting value for the set bolts is 6' - 30' (0.1° - 0.5°).
  If the camber is not within the specification, estimate how much additional camber adjustment will be required and select the camber adjusting bolt using Fig 6.
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Bolts Of Camber
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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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.