Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2007 Toyota Matrix Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Service Data
SERVICE DATA REFERENCE CHART
| Front wheel alignment | Vehicle height | ||||||||||
| USA, Canada | Front: A (1) - B (2) | 89 mm (3.50 in.) | |||||||||
| Rear: D(4) - C(3) | 41 mm (1.61 in.) | ||||||||||
| Mexico | Front: A (1) - B (2) | 74 mm (2.91 in.) | |||||||||
| Rear: D(4) - C (3) | 30 mm (1.18 in.) | ||||||||||
| Toe-in (total) | Rack end length difference | 0° +- 12' (0° +- 0.2°), 0 +- 2 mm, (0 +- 0.08 in.) | |||||||||
| 1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less | |||||||||||
| Wheel angle | |||||||||||
| USA, Canada | Inside wheel | 36°40' +- 2° (36°67' +- 2°) | |||||||||
| Reference: Outside wheel | 31°53'(31.88°) | ||||||||||
| Mexico | Inside wheel | 36°55' +- 2° (36.92° +- 2°) | |||||||||
| Reference: Outside wheel | 32°11' (32.18°) | ||||||||||
| Camber | USA, Canada | -0°34' +- 45' (-0.57° +- 0.75°) | |||||||||
| Mexico | -0°24' +- 45' (-0.40° +- 0.75°) | ||||||||||
| Right-left error | 45' (0.75°) or less | ||||||||||
| Caster | USA, Canada | 2°47' +- 45' (2.78° +- 0.75°) | |||||||||
| Mexico | 2°40' +- 45' (2.67° +- 0.75°) | ||||||||||
| Right-left error | 45' (0.75°) or less | ||||||||||
| Steering axis inclination | USA, Canada | 12°28' +- 45' (12.47° +- 0.75°) | |||||||||
| Mexico | 12°05' +- 45' (12.08° +- 0.75°) | ||||||||||
| Right-left error | 45' (0.75°) or less | ||||||||||
| Front suspension | Lower ball joint turning torque | 0.98 - 4.9 N*m (10-50 kgf*cm, 8.7 - 43 in.*lbf) | |||||||||
| Stabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque | 0.05 -1.96 N*m (0.5 - 20 kgf*cm, 0.4 - 1.7 in.*lbf) | ||||||||||
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SERVICE DATA REFERENCE CHART
| Rear wheel alignment (USA, Canada) | Toe-in (total) | 0° 16' +- 16'(0.26° +- 0.26°) 2.8 +- 2.7 mm (0.11 +- 0.11 in.) |
| Camber | -1°27' +- 30'(-1.45° +- 0.5°) | |
| Right-left error | 30' (0.5°) or less | |
| Rear wheel alignment (Mexico) | Toe-in (total) | 0°13' +- 16'(0.22° +- 0.26°) 2.2 +- 2.7 mm (0.09 +- 0.11 in.) |
| Camber | -1°26' +- 30l(-1.43° +- 0.5°) | |
| Right-left error | 30' (0.5°) or less | |
| Rear suspension | Stabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque | 0.05 -1.0 N*m (0.5 -10 kgf*cm, 0.4 - 8.7 in.*lbf) |
Factory Service Tools
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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.