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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Timing Chain: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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.
  1. REMOVE HOOD SUB-ASSY 
  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH 
  3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER LH 
  4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER RH 
  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL RH 
  6. DRAIN ENGINE OIL 
    1. Install a new gasket and the drain plug after draining engine oil.

      Torque:  25 N.m (255 kgf.cm, 18 ft.lbf)

  7. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSY FRONT 
  8. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD W/B RACKET 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and control rod.
    Fig 1: Removing Control Rod
    G02853244Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING STAY NO. 2 RH 
  10. REMOVE ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET NO. 2 RH 
  11. REMOVE FAN AND GENERATOR V BELT (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  12. REMOVE ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSY NO. 1 
  13. DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE 
  14. REMOVE GENERATOR ASSY 
  15. REMOVE VANE PUMP ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
    NOTE: Do not disconnect the hose. 
  16. REMOVE IGNITION COIL ASSY 
  17. DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE 
  18. DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE NO.2 
  19. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the engine wire harness clamp.
    2. Remove the 8 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the cylinder head cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Cylinder Head Cover Sub-Assembly
    G02853245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. SET NO. 1 CYLINDER TO TDC/COMPRESSION (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  21. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY 
    1. Using SST, fix the pulley and loosen the bolt.

      SST 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-01000)

      Fig 3: Fixing Pulley & Loosening Bolt Using SST
      G02853246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the bolt and pulley.

      SST 09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04041, 09957-04010, 91111-51014)

    Fig 4: Removing Pulley
    G02853247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. REMOVE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR 
  23. REMOVE OIL PAN SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 12 bolts and 2 nuts.
      Fig 5: Removing Oil Pan Sub-Assy Bolts/Nuts
      G02853248Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Insert the blade of SST between the crankcase and oil pan. Cut through the sealer and remove the oil pan.

      SST 09032-00100

    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the contact surface of the cylinder block and oil pan. 
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • • 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.
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