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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONWHEEL ALIGNMENTREAR SUSPENSION SYSTEMREAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (4WD)OVERHAUL
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring (4WD): Overhaul
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Overhaul
HINT:
COMPONENTS: See COMPONENTS
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
- REMOVE DECK BOARD NO.2 (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX REAR (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY (See REPLACEMENT )
- REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER HEAD COVER
- SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSY LH (See DRIVE SHAFT, PROPELLER SHAFT, AXLE )
- REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
- Support the rear suspension arm assy No.1 LH.
- Remove the bolt and nut from the rear suspension arm assy No.1 LH.NOTE: When removing the bolt, stop the nut from rotating and loosen the bolt.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.