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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 13 (REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (4WD))REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (4WD)ADJUSTMENT
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Rear Wheel Alignment (4WD): Adjustment

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. INSPECT TIRE (See  INSPECTION  ) 
  2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT (See  FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (MAY, 2003)  ) 
    NOTE: Before inspecting the wheel alignment, adjust the vehicle height to the specified value.
  3. INSPECT TOE-IN 
    Fig 1: Inspecting Toe-In
    G00923914Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the toe-in is not within the specified value, inspect and replace the suspension parts as necessary.

    Fig 2: Toe-In Chart
    G00923913Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSPECT CAMBER 
    1. Install the camber-caster-kingpin gauge or position vehicle on wheel alignment tester.
    2. Inspect the camber.

    Camber: 

    Fig 3: Camber Chart
    G00923915Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the measured value is not within the specified value, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear and replace them if necessary because camber is not adjustable.

  5. ADJUST CAMBER AND TOE-IN 
    1. Measure the distance from the LH lower suspension arm bracket set bolt to the RH axle carrier rear side set bolt as shown in Fig 4 .
    2. Measure the distance from the RH lower suspension arm bracket set bolt to the LH axle carrier rear side set bolt as shown in Fig 4 .
      Fig 4: Measuring Distance
      G00923916Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Length difference: 6.0 mm (0.236 in.) or less 

      3. If the difference exceeds the specified value, adjust it by turning the adjusting cams.

    3. Loosen the upper and lower suspension arm adjusting cam set nuts.
    4. Adjust the camber and toe-in by turning the adjusting cams.
      Fig 5: Adjusting Camber & Toe-In By Turning Adjusting Cams
      G00923917Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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