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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 954 (3.5L ENGINE (SERVICE INFORMATION))ENGINE BLOCKSTANDARD PROCEDURE - CYLINDER BORE HONING
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Standard Procedure - Cylinder Bore Honing
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Standard Procedure - Cylinder Bore Honing
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- Used carefully, the cylinder bore resizing hone, recommended tool C-823 or equivalent, equipped with 220 grit stones, is the best tool for this honing procedure. In addition to deglazing, it will reduce taper and out-of-round as well as removing light scuffing, scoring or scratches. Usually a few strokes will clean up a bore and maintain the required limits.
- Deglazing of the cylinder walls may be done using a cylinder surfacing hone, recommended tool C-3501 or equivalent, equipped with 280 grit stones, if the cylinder bore is straight and round. 20-60 strokes depending on the bore condition, will be sufficient to provide a satisfactory surface. Use a light honing oil. Do not use engine or transmission oil, mineral spirits or kerosene . Inspect cylinder walls after each 20 strokes.
- Honing should be done by moving the hone up and down fast enough to get a cross-hatch pattern. When hone marks intersect at 40-60 degrees, the cross hatch angle is most satisfactory for proper seating of rings (Fig 1 ).
- A controlled hone motor speed between 200-300 RPM is necessary to obtain the proper cross-hatch angle. The number of up and down strokes per minute can be regulated to get the desired 40-60 degree angle. Faster up and down strokes increase the cross-hatch angle.
- After honing, it is necessary that the block be cleaned again to remove all traces of abrasive.
CAUTION:
Ensure all abrasives are removed from engine parts after honing. It is recommended that a solution of soap and hot water be used with a brush and the parts then thoroughly dried. The bore can be considered clean when it can be wiped clean with a white cloth and cloth remains clean. Oil the bores after cleaning to prevent rusting.
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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.